Farmers Face a Bad Monsoon With Little Safety Net
India's farmers are dealing with a poor monsoon and have few support measures to fall back on. The report says relief is running out for many farm households.
Context
Monsoon rains decide sowing and harvests for much of India's farm land, so weak rain can quickly cut incomes. Government crop insurance and relief schemes exist, but they do not reach everyone.
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