Climate change is posing challenges to India's food security and the sustainability of its agricultural systems. Suggest measures to overcome this challenge.

Q) Climate change is posing challenges to India’s food security and the sustainability of its agricultural systems. Suggest measures to overcome this challenge. (10 marks, 150 words)

जलवायु परिवर्तन भारत की खाद्य सुरक्षा और इसकी कृषि प्रणालियों की स्थिरता के लिए चुनौतियाँ पैदा कर रहा है। इस चुनौती से निपटने के लिए उपाय सुझाईये।

Demand of the Question

The question demands understanding of cause-effect relation between climate change and food security, and sustainable agricultural systems.

Directive Word– No direct keyword is given for the first part, but the question demands explanation of challenges climate change poses to food security and sustainable agricultural systems. Suggest- demands mentioning suggestions from credible sources like Ministry Reports, Scientists, Successful Case studies.

Structure of the Answer

Intro– State urgency of climate change with some data or reports. Link how climate change is threatening food security and sustainability of agriculture.

Body– In the first part and second part, describe the challenges climate change poses on food security and sustainable agricultural systems. Provide reasons and data. In the third part, mention suggestions from credible sources to overcome these challenges. Mention case studies, Official reports and data, and examples.

Conclusion- Mention about the importance of a resilient agricultural system, the ways it can be achieved under the threat and urgency of climate change.

Part of Syllabus– GS Paper 3- Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country & Environment.