India, July 1 -- A total of 767 farmers died by suicide across Maharashtra between January and March 2025, Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Makarand Jadhav-Patil informed the state council on Tuesday, highlighting the ongoing agrarian crisis.

Of these 767 cases, 373 were deemed eligible for government compensation, while 200 were declared ineligible. Investigations remain pending in 194 cases. Jadhav-Patil said compensation has been paid in 327 of the 373 eligible cases, and efforts are underway to clear the remaining payouts, with divisional commissioners directed to expedite the process.

As per a 2006 state decision, heirs of farmers who die by suicide receive Rs.1 lakh compensation; however, the minister clarified there is currentl...