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India struggled to protect farmers as the country's agrarian distress worsened in 2025.

Severe monsoon rains caused devastating floods in Punjab, inundating almost 200,000 hectares of farmland, besides damaging crops in Haryana and Maharashtra, notably the Marathwada region. As a result, farmers faced a loss of income and soil damage and sought better compensation and long-term support.

If that was not enough, the lower market prices for their produce further erode...