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The Wire
03-07-2025
- Politics
- The Wire
Maharashtra Recorded 767 Cases of Farmer Suicides in First Three Months of 2025, Opposition Slams Govt
According to official data, 2,635 farmers had died by suicide in 2024 while this figure was 2,851 in 2023. Indebtedness is one of the primary reasons for farmers' suicide. Representational image. Photo: PTI New Delhi: In the first three months of 2025, Maharashtra recorded 767 cases of farmer suicides, the state's relief and rehabilitation department minister Makarand Patil has said through a written reply in the legislative council. The reply of Patil came after legislators from the opposition had raised the issue of increasing farmer suicides in the state. 'A total of 767 cases of farmer suicides have come to light between January to March 2025. Out of these 373 cases have become eligible and 200 cases have been termed ineligible. Around 194 cases are pending for inquiry,' Patil said in his reply, reported Indian Express. The reply added that out of eligible 373 cases, in 327 instances financial help have been provided to the heirs of the deceased farmers. At present the Maharashtra government extends financial aid of Rs one lakh to the family of farmers' who died by suicide. According to official data, 2,635 farmers had died by suicide in 2024 while this figure was 2,851 in 2023. The opposition in the Maharashtra assembly on Wednesday (July 3) staged a walk-out on the issue of farmer suicides and non-payment to soyabean farmers after their crops were procured by government agencies. Every day, farmers are dying by suicide, and yet the government remains indifferent. From January to March this year, 767 farmers committed suicide. Of these, 200 cases were declared ineligible for aid (to the kin of the deceased) while inquiries in 194 cases are still pending,' said Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar, reported Press Trust of India. The Wire is now on WhatsApp. Follow our channel for sharp analysis and opinions on the latest developments.
Scroll.in
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Scroll.in
Maharashtra: 767 farmers died by suicide in first three months of 2025
The Maharashtra government on Tuesday said that 767 farmers died by suicide in the state between January and March this year, The Indian Express reported. Of these cases, 373 families were found eligible for financial compensation, while 200 were declared ineligible, state Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Makarand Patil said in a written reply to a question in the Legislative Council about farmer suicides. The inquiry in the remaining 194 cases was pending, Patil said. The minister stated that financial aid of Rs 1 lakh each had been given to the families of 327 eligible farmers, and efforts were being made to complete the compensation process in the remaining cases. All divisional commissioners had been directed to clear the dues quickly, he added. The minister was replying to a question raised by Opposition Congress MLCs Pradnya Rajeev Satav, Satej Patil and Bhai Jagtap about delays in compensation and the rising number of farmer suicides in the state, Deccan Chronicle reported. In 2024, Maharashtra saw 2,635 farmers die by suicide, while this number stood at 2,851 in 2023, Deccan Chronicle reported. Since 2001, Maharashtra has recorded 39,825 farmer suicides, according to The Times of India. Of these, 22,193 were related to the agrarian crisis in the state.
Indian Express
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Legislative Council: In first three months of year, 767 farmers died by suicide in Maharashtra
Maharashtra has witnessed 767 farmer suicides in first three months of year 2025, informed the state's Relief and Rehabilitation department minister Makarand Patil through a written reply in the legislative council. Legislators from the opposition had raised the question over the rising number of suicides in the state. Patil in the written reply informed, 'A total of 767 cases of farmer suicides have come to light between January to March 2025. Out of these 373 cases have become eligible and 200 cases have been termed ineligible. Around 194 cases are pending for inquiry.' The reply also mentioned that out of eligible 373 cases, 327 have been given financial help to the farmers' heirs. Maharashtra government extends financial aid of Rs one lakh to the family of farmers' who died by suicide. According to the available data, in the year 2024, around 2635 farmers had died by suicide in Maharashtra and in year 2023, around 2851 farmers died by suicide. Earlier, replying to a different question on the crop insurance scheme, state's Agriculture minister Manikrao Kokate said that the cabinet has approved a new crop insurance scheme. 'Accordingly, insurance will not be available where sowing has not been done. However, the extent of damage will be determined after the harvest, so if there is a complete loss, compensation will be provided. The new scheme will save Rs 5,000 crore. Therefore, now only Rs 700 crore will have to be paid in installments,' he said. As Kokate insisted on the criteria for providing crop insurance based on threshold income, Leader of Opposition Ambadas Danve accused the Agriculture Minister of wrongly answering. 'Earlier, if there was a 21-day rain break, 25 percent advance was given. Different disasters can occur in different places. After the crop harvest experiment, the threshold income is calculated based on the average of five years. If there is damage immediately after sowing, how will the harvest experiment be conducted? Therefore, the Agriculture Minister's answer is wrong. Don't give such a false answer,' said Danve. Kokate insisted that the accusation of a 'wrong answer' not be kept on record. Kokate also announced that he would hold a meeting with public representatives and representatives of farmers' organisations.
India.com
16-06-2025
- General
- India.com
Pune Bridge Collapse Disaster In Pics: 4 Dead, 51 Injured; Maha Govt Announces Rs 5 Lakh Compensation To Kin Of Deceased
photoDetails english 2916635 Updated:Jun 16, 2025, 10:50 AM IST Incident 1 / 7 The incident took place around 3:30 p.m. when about 125 tourists had gathered at the Kundmala in Maval tehsil of Pune district for a monsoon outing. Four Died 2 / 7 Of the four deceased victims, three have been identified while one is yet to be identified. The injured are being treated in various hospitals. Names Of Deceased 3 / 7 The names of the deceased include Chandrakant Sathale, Rohit Mane, and Vihan Mane (identified), while one is still unidentified. Rescue Operation 4 / 7 Due to continuous rains the relief and rescue, which was stopped on Sunday night, is being continued on Monday morning. Makarand Patil's Statement 5 / 7 The State Minister for Rehabilitation, Makarand Patil, said, "The bridge was more than 30 years old. The administration had displayed boards on both sides urging people not to use it." Over 30 Years Old Bridge 6 / 7 According to the Pune district administration, the work on the Kundamala bridge began in 1990, and it was thrown open for use in 1993. Dilapidated Condition 7 / 7 However, the administration observed in 2023 that the bridge was in dilapidated condition after its use for nearly 30 years and prohibited people from using it further. The administration has proposed the construction of a new bridge at the cost of Rs 8 crore.
