Deaths and Distress

By Surabhi Singh and Jyoti Jangra

Maharashtra holds the unfortunate record for the highest number of farmer and farm labourer suicides in India, witnessing an average of 11 deaths per day as. This grim reality forces many women, including Sarika, to fend for themselves and their families. Despite facing adversity, Sarika persists with unwavering determination to provide for her children. However, agricultural distress and irregular monsoons in the region cast a shadow of uncertainty. Will Sarika be able to overcome these hurdles? The question lingers, underscoring the pressing issues affecting the lives of individuals like her in Maharashtra.