Even in films and stories, the farmers of Punjab are shown as the happiest farmers, but such is their plight now that they have no way but to commit suicide. Sometimes, circumstances become such that farmers are unable to repay the debt and they are forced to commit suicide. There are 4,000 voters living in Kothdharmu village of Mansa but about 20 to 25 farmers have committed suicide. In addition, weather-hit and lacklustre government arrangements sometimes leave no option for farmers but to commit suicide. A number of schemes were also formulated to compensate farmers who committed suicide, but most of the schemes do not reach the farmers’ families.

Source: dna November 18, 2020 00:33 UTC