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PUNE RESEARCH DISCOVERY 

AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED STUDIES

( ISSN  2455 - 9202 ONLINE ) (JIF 3.96) 

 (VOL 10, ISSUE 04)   (NOV 25 to JAN 26) 

MANISH ARVIND NAGDEVE & DR. AJAY PETHE

ABSTRACT

Agrarian distress in Vidarbha, a region in Maharashtra, India, is a complex issue characterized by declining farmer incomes, rising indebtedness, and a spate of farmer suicides.  Debt-induced land loss is a major contributor to farmer suicides, with many farmers unable to repay loans taken for farming and other expenses. The region's dependence on rain-fed farming and lack of irrigation facilities exacerbate the problem, making crops vulnerable to drought and erratic monsoons. The crisis is further compounded by low crop prices, high input costs, and lack of institutional support, pushing farmers into a debt trap. The vicious cycle of debt and land loss is a significant contributor to this crisis. Smallholder farmers in Vidarbha are forced into debt due to market fluctuations, crop failures, and high-interest loans from non-institutional lenders. This debt trap leads to land loss, further exacerbating the crisis. This paper focuses on in-depth study of situations of the farmer and focuses on the solutions for the agrarian system of Vidarbha.

Keywords: India, Maharashtra, Vidarbha, agriculture, land, distribution, debt, farmer, income,  suicide