Date:10/04/2006 URL: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2006/04/10/stories/2006041001150801.htm

Back Compounding troubles

This is with reference to, "Compounding troubles for farmers," (Business Line, April 5). One of the reasons for farmer suicides is negligence by the State government . Cooperative banks should take immediate action to put a stop to the practice of charging compound interest. More investment and action need to be taken, especially in the South, where farmer suicides have became common. More than for agriculture, the rural areas need support for increased education and health facilities

A. Jacob Sahayam

Thiruvananthapuram

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