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Farm suicide deaths fall to 10546 in 2024 as second yearly decline continues
India
Published on 8 May 2026
Maharashtra tops cases, yet multiple states report zero
Suicide deaths in India’s farm sector declined slightly in 2024 for the second straight year, with NCRB data recording 10,546 cases. Maharashtra reported the highest number of farmer suicides, followed by Karnataka, while several states recorded none. Crop insurance and income support schemes are cited as possible contributors to the reduction.
- NCRB reports 10,546 farm sector suicides in 2024
- Decline marks the second consecutive year of improvement
- Maharashtra leads cases, Karnataka follows
- Some states reported zero farmer suicides
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