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Background
Overview
Critical for understanding rural economy, social justice issues, government policy effectiveness, and regional disparities. Directly impacts food security, rural livelihoods, and the overall socio-economic fabric of the nation.
Agrarian distress in India refers to a complex set of challenges faced by the agricultural sector, including low productivity, price volatility, indebtedness, climate change impacts, and lack of adequate support infrastructure. This often leads to severe economic hardship for farmers, sometimes culminating in farmer suicides, particularly in regions like Vidarbha, Maharashtra.