India, March 12 -- Odisha government acknowledged on Wednesday that two farmers have ended their lives since January 2025. These incidents occurred in the districts of Sambalpur and Kendrapara, according to official statements.

The Deputy CM and Agriculture Minister KV Singh Deo made this disclosure in response to a query by Basta MLA Subasini Jena in the Legislative Assembly.

Worth mentioning, a 2025 Odisha-specific study has found 74 percent of surveyed farmers exhibited depression symptoms, with 31 percent experiencing severe depression. Chronic debt, crop failures, and lack of safety nets contribute to deteriorating mental health, creating a vulnerable population with limited access to counselling services.

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