1. Agriculture contributes 16% to India’s GDP and supports over half the population. It is a leading global producer of crops like rice and wheat.

2. Indian agriculture heavily relies on monsoon rains, making it vulnerable to climate shifts. Unpredictable weather affects crop production significantly.

3. Climate change is reducing crop yields by 4.5-9%, and up to 25% without adaptation. Rising temperatures and erratic rainfall are key contributors to these declines.

4. Agriculture accounts for 18% of India’s greenhouse gas emissions. Climate change worsens problems like pest growth, reduced yields, and irregular rainfall.

5. India’s climate plans focus on adapting farming practices to reduce environmental impact. The challenge is to increase food production while mitigating climate risks.

Arun Prasath T

University/College name : Jamal Mohamed college(Autonomous), Trichy