Suicides in K’taka higher among men than women, family issues, debt, illness major factors: NCRB
Bengaluru: In a concerning development, 29 men died by suicide every day in Karnataka in 2023, according to the latest report from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). Family disputes, illness, mental health issues, substance abuse, and debts were identified as the leading causes.
The report, cited by Deccan Herald, reveals that the number of male suicides has been steadily increasing over the past five years. Between 2018 and 2023, Karnataka recorded a total of 63,539 suicides, of which 48,125 were men and 15,400 were women.
The NCRB data shows that nearly 13,330 suicides occurred in the state in 2023 alone, with men accounting for 10,232 and women for 3,091. Suicides among rural men are notably higher than in urban areas, the data indicates.
Neeraj Shanthakumar, a men’s rights activist, emphasised the lack of emotional support available to men, noting that many face the stigma of being unable to express vulnerability. "The actual issue is that a majority of men do not get a shoulder to cry on. There are no platforms or dedicated helplines for counseling," DH quoted him as saying.
Shanthakumar pointed out that though the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, has been introduced by the government, it has not been implemented yet.
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Bagalkot: Siddaramaiah made false promises to farmers, alleges B.Y. Vijayendra
Bagalkot: BJP state president B.Y. Vijayendra on Tuesday accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of making false promises to farmers affected by the raising of the Almatti dam height, and sought clarity on compensation and fund allocation, The New Indian Express reported.
Addressing media persons while campaigning for the bypolls in Bagalkot city, Vijayendra questioned the government’s announcement of convening a special cabinet session to address farmers’ issues.
“How much funds have actually been released? The government should explain the status of the Upper Krishna Project,” he said.
He further said that the government had, around four months ago, promised compensation of Rs 40 lakh per acre for irrigated land and Rs 30 lakh per acre for dry land to farmers likely to lose their land.
Vijayendra demanded that the government disclose how much of the promised compensation has been disbursed so far.
