Key Statistics Overview
397,540
Total Suicides (1995-2022)
18,241
Peak Year (2004)
11,290
Current (2022)
30.9
Daily Rate 2022
38.1%
Reduction from Peak
Farmer Suicide Trends (1995-2022)
The data shows a peak in 2004 with gradual decline, with policy interventions marked by annotations.
State-wise Distribution (2022)
Maharashtra
4,248 (37.6%)
Karnataka
2,392
Andhra Pradesh
917
Tamil Nadu
728
Madhya Pradesh
641
Root Causes Analysis
Debt and crop failure emerge as the dominant factors, affecting 87% and 74% of cases respectively.
Policy Interventions Timeline
2007
National Policy for Farmers
Comprehensive policy framework launched
2016
PMFBY Launch
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana initiated
2019
PM-KISAN Launch
Direct income support scheme for farmers
2020
Interest Subvention Scheme Enhanced
Improved credit access and interest rates
2022
PMFBY Reforms
Enhanced crop insurance coverage and claims
Climate Impact Factors
Temperature Impact
+70 deaths per 1°C increase above 20°C
Rainfall Deficit
25% deficit = 47% increase in suicides
Climate Attribution
59,300 suicides (1980-2013)
Economic Interventions
Interest Rate Gap
Banks
9-12%
Private Lenders
24-36%
Scheme Coverage
PM-KISAN
10 crore beneficiaries
PMFBY
5.5 crore farmers
KCC
12 crore cards
Technology & Innovation Solutions
AI4AI Program Results
100%
Income Increase
21%
Yield Increase
AI Depression Detection
96.59%
Accuracy Rate
Mental Health Support
📞 1800-599-0019
📞 14416
Self-Help Groups
10 crore
Households Reached
Success Stories & Impact
Debt Relief Programs
₹65,000 crore debt waiver in 2008 provided immediate relief to distressed farmers
PRADAN Impact
Reached 6.5 lakh farmers with sustainable livelihood interventions
Insurance Coverage
₹18 lakh crore sum insured under PMFBY protecting farmer livelihoods