What were the findings of the NCRB report on 2022 suicides in India
According to the NCRB report, one-third of all 2022 suicides were of daily wage earners and farmers.
The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report on 2022 suicides in India revealed the following findings:
- One-third of all suicides in 2022 were committed by daily wage earners and farmers.
- These vulnerable sections of society faced significant economic hardships and uncertainty, contributing to their distress.
- The report highlighted the need for measures to address the financial issues faced by these groups.
- It emphasized the importance of providing supportive measures and livelihood opportunities to prevent suicides among daily wage earners and farmers.
- The report also called for addressing mental health issues, as financial stress alone may not be the sole factor contributing to suicides.
- Interventions such as counseling services and awareness campaigns were recommended to address mental health needs.
- Overall, the report emphasized the urgent need to address the socioeconomic challenges faced by daily wage earners and farmers in order to reduce the incidence of suicides in India.
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