Climate Change & Indian Economy
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🔹 Introduction
Climate Change refers to long-term changes in temperature, rainfall patterns, and frequency of extreme weather events. For a developing country like India, climate change is not just an environmental issue but a major economic and social challenge.
🔹 Link between Climate Change and Indian Economy
- High dependence on climate-sensitive sectors
- Agriculture as a major source of livelihood
- Impact on food security, inflation, and growth
Climate change affects GDP growth, employment, and income distribution.
🔹 Impact on Farmers and Agriculture
Indian agriculture is highly dependent on the monsoon. Climate change has led to:
- Erratic rainfall and frequent droughts
- Crop failures and yield uncertainty
- Rising input costs and farmer indebtedness
This directly affects farm incomes and rural livelihoods.
🔹 Food Security & Inflation
Climate-induced supply shocks reduce agricultural output, leading to food inflation. This disproportionately affects the poor and vulnerable sections.
🔹 Why Climate Change is an Economic Issue
- Reduces productivity in the primary sector
- Increases public spending on disaster relief
- Creates long-term risks to sustainable growth
Hence, climate change acts as a “threat multiplier” for the Indian economy.
Exam Perspective
This topic is highly relevant for:
- UPSC GS-III: Indian Economy, Agriculture, Environment
- Essay: Climate change, sustainable development
- Prelims: Climate–economy linkages
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