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  Maharashtra: Over 21,000 farmers die by suicide in last 24 years, says report

  Maharashtra | April 04, 2025 17:27 IST

  Maharashtra farmers suicide: As per the report, out of the total suicides in 24 years, around 9,970 cases were eligible (for government compensation), 10,963 were ineligible, while 319 cases are pending for inquiry. Assistance has been given in 9,740 cases.

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  Agriculture Ministry informs Supreme Court that it can't raise MSP of cereals by 50%

  India | February 21, 2015 12:09 IST

  New Delhi: In the wake of increasing incidents of farmers committing suicide, Supreme Court demanded an explanation from the agriculture ministry that why can't Minimum Statutory Prices (MSP) of some of the important cereals and