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How Many Farmers More: Why We Turn a Deaf Year to India’s Agrarian Crisis?
AGRICULTURE
The Kalahandi farmer suicide is not a unique case but representative of the larger agrarian crisis faced by India. The suicide of more than 300,000 farmers since 1998 points towards the need for state initiative that transforms the existence of India’s farmers.
Odisha and Andhra Pradesh in the Ambit of Cyclone Titli
Andhra Pradesh and coastal Odisha are witnessing cyclone Titli which has already claimed eight lives. With proper state infrastructure and conducive governments can the effect of the cyclone be minimised?