National Commission on Farmers

The National Commission for Farmers is an Indian commission formed on 18 November 2004 under the chairmanship of Prof. M.S. Swaminathan to address the nationwide tragedy of farmer suicides in India. The National Commission for Farmers consists of a chairman, members and a member secretary. The National Commission for Farmers, chaired by M.S. Swaminathan, submitted five reports during the period from December 2004 to October 2006.