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Hans India
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Marathwada farmer suicides rise: 269 in Jan-March 2025
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Maharashtra's Marathwada region has recorded 269 farmer suicides between January and March 2025, up from 204 such deaths registered in the same period last year, according to a report from the divisional commissioner office here. The region in central Maharashtra, which consists of eight districts, is considered a semi-arid zone characterized by water scarcity due to low rainfall and monsoon variability. Beed district recorded a notable rise in farmer suicides -- from 44 in January-March 2024 to 71 in the first three months of the current year, said the report. The first quarter of 2024 saw 204 farmer suicides in Marathwada and these numbers rose by 65 to reach 269 in the January-March period of the current year, it said. The district-wise break-up of farmer suicides (January-March 2025) in Marathwada given in the report was: Beed (71), Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (50), Nanded (37), Parbhani (33), Dharashiv (31), Latur (18), Hingoli ( 16) and Jalna (13). Raju Shetti, former Lok Sabha MP and president of the Shetkari Sanghatana, an outfit of cultivators, lashed out at the BJP-led Mahayuti government over suicide by farmers and demanded a waiver of agricultural loans. Talking to PTI, he said, 'The government promised to waive loans of farmers in the state during the last year's assembly election campaign, but they did not do it. This was like cheating farmers.' He reflected on factors leading to small and marginal tillers taking their own lives. 'The per hectare yield of crops like cotton, soybean has gone down. On the other hand, input costs for these crops have gone up. If we talk about soybean, the farmers in Maharashtra have faced a loss of nearly Rs 8,500 crore as they sold their crop below the MSP (minimum support price) at Rs 1,200 per quintal in the last season,' Shetti noted. The Centre had declared the MSP for soybean for the 2024-25 season at Rs 4,892 per quintal.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Amritdhari Sikh, 4-year-tenure: SGPC receives jathedar appointment proposals
Amritsar: In a push for reform at the Akal Takht secretariat on the formulation of rules for appointment, retirement, or removal of the Akal Takht jathedar, Sikh bodies have submitted their suggestions to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee ( SGPC ). Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The chief administrator of Takht Sachkhand Sri Hazur Abchalnagar Sahib, Nanded, Vijay Satbir Singh, emphasised that the candidate for the position should be an Amritdhari Sikh , fully observant of the Sikh Rehat Maryada (Sikh code of religious conduct). The minimum educational qualification should be either a graduation degree or Giani certification. However, preference should be given to candidates holding a postgraduate degree in Sikh religious studies or theology, he suggested. Given the responsibilities associated with the role, Tejbir Singh further said that the candidate must possess in-depth knowledge of Gurmat philosophy , Sikh religious scriptures, and the Rehat Maryada. Regarding the selection process, he asserted that the election should be conducted by the elected members of the SGPC along with the current jathedars of the Takhts, adding that the process must be democratic, transparent, and accountable. He also proposed that the jathedar's tenure be fixed at four years, with the possibility of a single term extension — not exceeding eight years. In case the removal of a sitting jathedar becomes necessary, it should only be executed with a two-thirds majority vote of the SGPC general house, according to him. The SGPC earlier sought suggestions from Sikh organisations, sampradas, institutions, Singh Sabhas, Sabha societies, and Sikh scholars until April 20, but has now extended the deadline until May 20. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Bhai Bakhshish Singh of Akhand Kirtani Jatha has submitted a detailed 12-page proposal. It stated that Akal Takht is the central seat of Sikh authority, from where guidance has historically been provided to the Khalsa Panth in addressing religious, social, and political challenges. According to Gurmat (Sikh spiritual principles), every Sikh is expected to wholeheartedly accept the decisions issued by Akal Takht through the collective leadership of Panj Piare (five beloved ones). Stating that the current administrative condition of Akal Takht is a matter of serious concern for the Sikh community, he opined that there is an urgent need to overcome this decline. He said that the Akhand Kirtani Jatha has submitted suggestions regarding the qualifications of the jathedar, the process of selection, powers and responsibilities of the jathedar, tenure and procedures for retirement or removal, as well as the supporting administrative framework and financial resources of the institution. To strengthen the administrative structure, he said the jatha has emphasised the inclusion of dedicated departments for religious affairs, political matters, economic planning, historical research, education, Sikh cultural affairs, interfaith relations, diaspora affairs, international relations, and media communications. MSID:: 120517452 413 |
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Maharashtra: Marathwada records 269 farmer suicides in Jan-March 2025, up by 65 in same period last year
Maharashtra 's Marathwada region has recorded 269 farmer suicides between January and March 2025, up from 204 such deaths registered in the same period last year, according to a report from the divisional commissioner office here. The region in central Maharashtra, which consists of eight districts, is considered a semi-arid zone characterized by water scarcity due to low rainfall and monsoon variability. Beed district recorded a notable rise in farmer suicides -- from 44 in January-March 2024 to 71 in the first three months of the current year, said the report. The first quarter of 2024 saw 204 farmer suicides in Marathwada and these numbers rose by 65 to reach 269 in the January-March period of the current year, it said. 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Đường Tây Mỗ: Khám phá lợi ích của máy phát điện dự phòng cho gia đình LocalPlan Tìm Ngay Undo The district-wise break-up of farmer suicides (January-March 2025) in Marathwada given in the report was: Beed (71), Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (50), Nanded (37), Parbhani (33), Dharashiv (31), Latur (18), Hingoli ( 16) and Jalna (13). Raju Shetti, former Lok Sabha MP and president of the Shetkari Sanghatana, an outfit of cultivators, lashed out at the BJP-led Mahayuti government over suicide by farmers and demanded a waiver of agricultural loans. Live Events Talking to PTI, he said, "The government promised to waive loans of farmers in the state during the last year's assembly election campaign, but they did not do it. This was like cheating farmers." He reflected on factors leading to small and marginal tillers taking their own lives. "The per hectare yield of crops like cotton, soybean has gone down. On the other hand, input costs for these crops have gone up. If we talk about soybean, the farmers in Maharashtra have faced a loss of nearly Rs 8,500 crore as they sold their crop below the MSP (minimum support price) at Rs 1,200 per quintal in the last season," Shetti noted. The Centre had declared the MSP for soybean for the 2024-25 season at Rs 4,892 per quintal.
