Adilabad is witnessing a sharp rise in farmer suicides, with over 50 deaths reported in 14 months. Financial distress, crop failure and poor prices are cited as key reasons, highlighting a deepening agrarian crisis in the district
Shockingly, according to a list issued by the Vedika, Siddipet recorded the highest number of suicides in the last 12 months as 22 farmers ended their lives in the district.
Rythu Swarjya Vedika district president Sangepu Borranna said that over 1.5 lakh farmers in the district were eagerly waiting to receive financial aid under the Rythu Bandhu scheme.
