Climate Change & Indian Economy
Special Topic • Page 2 • Poor, Inequality & Regional Impact
🔹 Unequal Impact of Climate Change
Climate change does not affect all sections of society equally. The poor, vulnerable communities, and backward regions bear a disproportionate share of climate-related risks.
🔹 Impact on the Poor
- High dependence on climate-sensitive livelihoods
- Lack of savings, insurance, and social security
- Greater exposure to heatwaves, floods, and droughts
As a result, climate shocks often push the poor deeper into poverty.
🔹 Climate Change and Inequality
Climate change acts as an inequality amplifier. While richer sections can adapt using technology and resources, the poor lack such adaptive capacity.
- Rural–urban inequality
- Inter-state and regional disparities
- Gender-based inequality
🔹 Regional Impact in India
- Drought-prone regions: Marathwada, Bundelkhand
- Coastal areas: Sea-level rise, cyclones
- Himalayan region: Glacier melting, floods
These regional imbalances lead to climate-induced migration.
🔹 Women and Climate Vulnerability
- Increased burden of water and fuel collection
- Higher health and nutrition risks
- Limited access to adaptation resources
Hence, climate change deepens gender inequality.
Exam Perspective
The phrase “Climate change is a threat multiplier” can be effectively used in GS-III and Essay answers to explain poverty, inequality, and migration.
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