Archive · 29 May 2025
Maharashtra Allocates Funds for Farmer Suicide Compensation
The Maharashtra government is giving out money to help families whose farmers died by suicide.
They've set aside 20 crore rupees, which is enough to give about 2,000 families 1 lakh rupees each.
This money is for families struggling because of problems like crop failures or too much debt.
The government checks each case to see if the suicide was linked to these farming issues.
The area of Vidarbha gets most of the money, as it has many cases.
This helps families pay for things after their loss and shows the government is trying to help those in need.
Maharashtra government allocates Rs 20 crore for compensation to families of farmers who died by suicide.
The funds, offering Rs 1 lakh per family, aim to assist approximately 2,000 families affected by agrarian crises.
Most of the allocation is for Vidarbha, with the lowest for Konkan; districts can request additional funds if needed.
The Amravati and Nagpur divisions, covering Vidarbha, have recorded 461 farm suicides this fiscal year, with compensation given in 63 cases.
The government uses data on crop failure, debt, and lender recovery calls to determine if suicides relate to agrarian issues.
- Who
- Maharashtra government, families of deceased farmers
- What
- Allocation of funds for compensation to families of farmers who died by suicide due to agrarian crises
- When
- Current fiscal year
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To provide financial assistance to families affected by farmer suicides related to agrarian distress.
- Total Allocation
- Rs 20 crore
- Compensation per Family
- Rs 1 lakh
- Families Supported (approx.)
- 2,000
- Regions with Highest Allocation
- Amravati and Nagpur Divisions
- Farm Suicides Recorded (Amravati & Nagpur)
- 461
- Cases Compensated
- 63