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标题：Farmer's suicides in India: Issues and Concerns
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作者：S.R. Keshava ; Manjunatha N
期刊名称：Indian Streams Research Journal
印刷版ISSN：2230-7850
出版年度：2012
卷号：II
期号：I
出版社：Indian Streams Research Journal
摘要：Agriculture is the India's culture since time immemorial. Even today, Agriculture is a way of life and the principle source of livelihood for more than 52% of its population (Economic Survey 2009-10). Hence agriculture plays a key role in the overall economic and social well being of the country. Farmers face floods, drought, pests, disease, and a plethora of other natural disasters. The weather is their greatest adversary, something that can never be controlled by man. Yet, farming has been in existence since the caveman turned his spear in for a hoe. Farming has come a long way since then; nevertheless; farmers are still at the mercy of the heavens. Crop insurance is a risk management tool that farmers can use in today's agricultural world. Government of India as early as 1972 initiated the administered insurance schemes. But the lack of political and bureaucratic will failed one nobler scheme leaving the farmer to his fate.
关键词：Farmer's suicides;Concerns