Floods and Droughts Drive Climate-Induced Economic Stress

A study based on 593 districts across 21 states highlights that poverty in India is increasingly linked to climate change. The findings emphasise the need for targeted policy responses.

Climate Change and Poverty in India:

Dimension	Key Details
Study Coverage	Provides for analysis of 593 districts across 21 states.
Institution	Provides for National Institute of Science Education and Research as an autonomous institute under the Department of Atomic Energy.
Climate Impact	Provides for climate change increasing poverty vulnerability in India.
Flood Impact	Provides for recurring floods damaging crops, infrastructure, and housing.
Drought Impact	Provides for drought-prone agricultural regions facing crop failure and debt cycles.
Economic Diversification	Provides for service sector reducing poverty probability by about 1.9% per unit increase in GSDP share.
Tribal Vulnerability	Provides for higher poverty risk among Scheduled Tribes due to dependence on natural resources.
Policy Approach	Provides for need for region-specific district-level strategies.
Policy Framework	Comprises National Action Plan on Climate Change, State Action Plans on Climate Change, and SDG India Index.
Adaptation Measures	Comprises climate-resilient agriculture, drought-resistant crops, efficient irrigation, and expansion of non-farm employment.