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India is an agricultural country. About seventy percent of our population depends on agriculture. One-third of our National income comes from agriculture. As India stares at the fourth consecutive drought year, the prospect of a negative growth in food grain production seems real for 2015-16.
Agriculture economist Dr.Ashok Gulati says this is the first time in over 100 years that India faces four back-to-back drought years. The majority of farmers are poor, even though food prices are rising alongside demand. Despite many efforts and the new Food Security Bill, the problem remains largely unsolved.
“My grandfather used to say that once in your life you need a doctor, a lawyer, a policeman and a preacher, but every day, three times a day, you need a farmer.” Brenda Schoepp
Data with the agriculture department shows that in 2015, two-thirds of the 1.37crore farmers in the state of Maharashtra have been affected by the drought mainly in the Marathwada and Vidarbha regions. That is nearly 90 lakh farmers in Maharashtra alone. According to the state's revenue department figures, the farmer suicide count in the six-month span from January to June this year stood at 1,300 cases.
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Nana Patekar a well known Bollywood actor, is known for his fine acting skills irrespective of what role he plays. Apart from acting, Nana Patekar is also known for his various humanitarian activities. Nana Patekar along with Makarand Anaspure extended a helping hand towards 62 farmer families, helping the kin of the deceased farmers in Vidharba region of Maharashtra. Socially active Patekar has also initiated conversation with families and made himself accessible to them, “If you ever think of committing suicide, please give me a call first,” said Patekar. We should really salute to this real life hero!
Actor Nana Patekar and Makarand Anaspure Financial-help to 60 farmers'-families
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