Climate change threatens India’s agricultural backbone, impacting food security and economy
A comprehensive analysis titled 'Impacts of Climate Change on Agriculture in India,' released today by Climate Trends, a Delhi-based climate thinktank, sheds light on the profound vulnerability of India's agrarian sector, which employs 40% of the country's labor force. The report underscores rising temperatures' detrimental effects, projecting a significant reduction in crop yields and a surge in food price inflation, reaching 11.51% in 2023.Climate trends unveils disturbing findings on India's agricultural vulnerability:The report collates scientific evidence and public data, revealing the escalating threat to India's agriculture, primarily linked to changing patterns in the summer monsoon season—an integral component of the nation's agrarian economy.Key findings include a 6% decline in ...