Mandya Taluk Krishik Samaj launched an awareness rally here on Friday to instil confidence among farmers to prevent them from committing suicide.
Bhushan Gulabrao Borase, Superintendent of Police, inaugurated the rally near the Deputy Commissioner’s office and requested them not to commit suicide.
The rally will visit villages throughout the taluk to boost confidence among farmers to prevent them from committing suicide, C.M. Nagaraj, president of the Samaj, told The Hindu .
The seven-day rally aims to help the farmers in distress due to crop loss and pressure to repay their loans, Mr. Nagaraju told The Hindu .
Joint Director of Agriculture M.N. Rajasulochana, Deputy Director of Horticulture K. Rudresh and others were present.
