Farm sector suicides at 10,546 in 2024, second straight yearly decline: NCRB report

Farmer suicides saw a slight decrease in 2024. Over 10,500 individuals in the farming sector died by suicide. Maharashtra recorded the most cases, followed by Karnataka. This trend shows a reduction for the second consecutive year. Factors like crop insurance and income support schemes may have contributed to the decline. Several states reported no farmer suicides.

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