Economic Dilemma and Suicide Among Farmers In Punjab

Abstract

The current paper attempted to understand the economic dilemma and suicide among farmers in Punjab. For this purpose, a sample of 230 farmers was presented with nine questions, on whether they have taken any debt, reasons for high suicide rates, purpose of taking loans, reasons for not paying instalments of loan on time, and the biggest problem faced by farmers in Punjab in todays time. Farmers reported to close-ended questions, which had response options, such as, yes/no or other multiple responses. Data was analysed with regards to frequencies of responses for every question. These numerical proportions were further represented through a pie chart. Results are further discussed and suggestions are made based on the findings.