Climate change poses serious threats to Indian agriculture that could undermine food security. Studies project cereal production may decrease 10-40% by 2100 due to increased temperatures, with wheat facing greater losses. Every 1°C rise in temperature could reduce wheat production by 4-5 million tons. Adaptation strategies like new crop varieties, water management, and insurance can help minimize impacts but require significant research and policy support. Immediate action is needed on low-cost adaptation options while determining costs and policies for long-term mitigation through practices like agroforestry and soil carbon sequestration. Failure to act risks substantial economic and social damages from climate impacts on India's agricultural sector and food system.

9. Contribution of different sectors in world to climate change. (Sources of Greenhouse Gas emissions)

10. What is the contribution of different sectors in India to climate change? (Sources of greenhouse gas emissions in India)

11. What sectors of agriculture in India contribute to climate change?

12. Estimates of Future Levels of CO 2

13. Most of the greenhouse gas emissions are from the industrialized countries

14. Climate Change Scenarios for India

18. Potential Impact of Climate Change on Wheat Production in India Source: Aggarwal et al. (2002)

22. Simulated Impact of Global Climate Change on Irrigated Rice Yields in North India

23. Simulated Impact of Global Climate Change on Irrigated Wheat Yields in North India

24. Simulated Impact of Global Climate Change on Rainfed Wheat Yields in Central India

34. India Adapting to Global Warming by Changed Management of Wheat in North

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