The unremitting wave of farmer suicides has resurfaced, now haunting the farming heartlands of Tamil Nadu. Troubled by a severely deficit monsoon which triggered the worst drought in 140 years, over 100 farmers, mostly in the Cauvery delta, have reportedly committed suicide during a period of one month, and the number continues to rise unabated.
What relief measures are announced?
Is drought the only factor that is driving the farmers to commit suicide?
What is the real issue?
What are the urgent measures needed?
Category: Prelims and Mains | GS – III | Agriculture
Source: Business Line