Young farmers: educated, unemployed and unmarried

22 May 2024

In Yavatmal, and across most of rural Maharashtra, there is a 'marriage' crisis: men are unable to find brides; young women are passing over impoverished farmers for government employees. This is a direct fallout of shrinking agricultural incomes. In the run-up to the General Elections 2024, poor earnings from farming and bleak marriage prospects are top-of-mind

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Jaideep Hardikar,Priti David

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