In a span of three years, Yadgir district, which has two rivers, has witnessed the death of 162 farmers due to distress. The main reason for their decision to take the extreme step of ending their lives is loan burden induced by drought and floods.
As per official data, between April 2023 and February 24, 2024, 39 farmers ended their lives by employing various means. It was 64 farmers during 2021-22 and 59 in 2022-23.
The reasons for farmers taking the extreme step are crop losses due to drought or floods and heavy debt burdens. According to sources, a majority of farmers ended their lives after they became unable to repay loans.
