TY - JOUR PY - 2022// TI - Farmer Suicides in Punjab Incidence, Causes, and Policy Suggestions JO - Economic and political weekly A1 - Singh, S. A1 - Kaur, M. A1 - Kingra, H.S. SP - 13 EP - 17 VL - 57 IS - 25 N2 - The article is based on a primary survey carried out to ascertain the magnitude and determinants of deaths of farmers by suicide in six districts of Punjab. It recommends the provision of fi nancial compensation to victim families, waiving of debt, and strengthening of public healthcare and education system as the main policy measures for addressing this tragic phenomenon. © 2022 Economic and Political Weekly. All rights reserved.

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