Annual Report - National Human Rights Commission

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the family is provided a white ration card to be entitled to receive subsidized rice
under the Public Distribution System.
6.12 The Commission got the matter examined through its Special Rapporteur who submitted
a detailed report containing various recommendations. The gist of the suggestions made by the
Special Rapporteur are as under:-
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Necessary measures like generation of employment through public works, social security
measures, old-age pension, etc. have to be taken by the State Government.
Cancellation of debt in all cases of suicide deaths incurred with public institutions
and banks.
Ex-gratia relief of minimum of Rs. 2 lakhs to the families of each suicide victim. In
addition, a further amount not exceeding Rs.1 lakh for each family to settle the debts.
Review of policy in regard to regulation of the private trade in seeds and pesticides
and fertilizer pricing as well as the Credit Policy.
6.13 In their comments on the recommendations, the State Government of Andhra Pradesh
submitted that a Cabinet Sub-Committee had considered the recommendations of the Commission
and decided to take certain “short term” and “long term” measures to deal with the situation,
which are as under :-
Short Term Measures
1. Constitution of Agricultural Technology Mission.
2. Constitution of Cabinet sub-committee to examine the existing situation and submit their
recommendations.
3. Supply of seeds, fertilizers and pesticides at subsidized cost.
4. Free power to all agricultural connections waiving of power dues worth Rs.1200 crores.
5. Ex-gratia payment of Rs.1 lakh to the family of deceased farmers and a further Rs.50,000/
- towards liquidation of farm debt.
6. Another Rs.50,000/- from PM’s Relief Fund as ex-gratia to the family of each victim.
7. Admission of children in Social Welfare Schools and Hostels.
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