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Farmer Distress Index

Subject: Current Affairs

Description

A new Farmer Distress Index was released by the Ministry of Agriculture to monitor the economic and social well-being of farmers. The index, which tracks indicators such as debt levels and crop yields, is available on the ministry’s portal. Previous UPSC Q (2018): "What factors contribute to farmer distress in India?" This topic is key for agriculture and economic policy.

Summary

Farmer Distress Index helps monitor and address issues in the agricultural sector.