557 Farmer Suicides in Last 6 Months in Maharashtra's Amravati: Govt Report https://www.thecrossbill.in/economy/agriculture/557-farmer-suicides-in-last-6-months-in-maharashtra-govt-report-519
the highest number of suicides took place in Amravati district, with a total of 170 cases.
Amravati is followed by Yavatmal with 150 cases, Buldhana with 111 cases, Akola with 92 cases, and Washim with 34 cases.
"Crop losses, lack of adequate rainfall, existing debt burden and absence of timely farm loan are some of the major reasons that drive farmers towards taking the extreme step....The government should fulfil its assurances of doubling the income of farmers and provide assistance to them,- Congress leader and Amravati Lok Sabha MP, Balwant Wankhade