In Madhya Pradesh, Farmers Battle Unseasonal Rains, Mounting Debt | Read
Farmers in 450 villages of Madhya Pradesh's are battling unseasonal rains, damaged crops and a mounting debt. Last week in Alirajpur, 400 kms from capital Bhopal, Raju Davar committed suicide after rains destroyed his wheat produce. The 26-year-old farmer, who owned two acres of farmland, was struggling to repay a loan of Rs. 1, 44, 000.
