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The Interconnection between Indian Agriculture and Climate Change

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  India is a land of agriculture. From ancient times, we have thrived on the agricultural sector, with rich soil and diverse crop production. However, there have been alarming signals of the impact of climate change on Indian agriculture . These signs cannot be ignored as they challenge food security in the future, which relies on the production of sufficient food to feed an increasing population. Let’s see how agriculture and climate change are interconnected: The Problems Food Insecurity It is not a surprise that many areas of the country do not have access to nutritious food and suffer from food scarcity. It is the basic right of a human being to have access to sufficient food to fulfil their daily needs. Increasing Pressure There is increasing pressure on the agriculture sector to intensify the process of crop production to meet the demand of a rising population. There has been a significant increase in the consumption of animal products as well in recent times. This results in hig