“Climate change amplifies existing vulnerabilities in India’s agricultural sector”. Analyze the major climate-related challenges in Indian agriculture. What measures can be taken to minimize the risks and support sustainable agricultural development?
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Agriculture and Conservation, environmental degradation.
Topic: Agriculture and Conservation, environmental degradation.
Q5. “Climate change amplifies existing vulnerabilities in India’s agricultural sector”. Analyze the major climate-related challenges in Indian agriculture. What measures can be taken to minimize the risks and support sustainable agricultural development? (15 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: TH
Why the Question: As per new FAO report -Climate change impact is harsher on poorer farmers in India. Key Demand of the Question: Analyze the climate-related challenges faced by Indian agriculture.Suggest comprehensive measures to reduce risks and promote sustainable development in agriculture. Structure of the Answer: Introduction: Briefly introduce the significance of agriculture in India and the growing threat posed by climate change, highlighting key issues like droughts, floods, and heat stress. Body: Climate-related Challenges: Identify and briefly explain major challenges such as irregular rainfall, extreme weather events, droughts, soil degradation, and their effects on agricultural productivity. Measures to Minimize Risks: Suggest solutions like climate-resilient crops, improved irrigation techniques, policy reforms, sustainable farming practices, and use of technology (e.g., precision farming). Conclusion: Conclude by emphasizing the importance of integrating sustainable agricultural practices with climate adaptation strategies to ensure long-term resilience in Indian agriculture.
Why the Question:
As per new FAO report -Climate change impact is harsher on poorer farmers in India.
Key Demand of the Question:
Analyze the climate-related challenges faced by Indian agriculture.Suggest comprehensive measures to reduce risks and promote sustainable development in agriculture.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction:
Briefly introduce the significance of agriculture in India and the growing threat posed by climate change, highlighting key issues like droughts, floods, and heat stress.
• Climate-related Challenges: Identify and briefly explain major challenges such as irregular rainfall, extreme weather events, droughts, soil degradation, and their effects on agricultural productivity.
• Measures to Minimize Risks: Suggest solutions like climate-resilient crops, improved irrigation techniques, policy reforms, sustainable farming practices, and use of technology (e.g., precision farming).
Conclusion:
Conclude by emphasizing the importance of integrating sustainable agricultural practices with climate adaptation strategies to ensure long-term resilience in Indian agriculture.