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The State of Indian Agriculture
Agricultural Productivity, Food Security and Climate Change
- Sanjeev Kumar - Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, University of Lucknow
November 2020 | 300 pages | SAGE India
Agriculture is a major source of rural employment and plays a crucial role in the economic development of India. The State of Indian Agriculture examines the present scenario of Indian agriculture and studies the trends at national as well as state level. The overall objective of the book is to analyze the impact of climate change on Indian agriculture and its implications for food security. The book recommends strategies to enhance productivity and the adoption of climate-smart practices to promote sustainable agriculture, thereby ensuring food security in India. It argues that there is an urgent need for a holistic and strategic approach to mitigate the challenges of climate change.
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Overview of Indian Agriculture
Past Inferences on Agriculture, Food Security and Climate
Research Methods and Techniques for the Analysis
Agro-Climatic Zones and Trends of Climatic Variables in India
Indian Agriculture and Climate Change: A National Level Analysis
Trends of Food Security and Its Components at National Level
Food Security and Climate Change: A National Level Analysis
Performance of Indian Agriculture at State Level
State Level Trends of Food Security and Its Components
Agricultural Productivity, Food Security and Climate Change: A State Level Analysis
Concluding Synthesis
References
Index
References
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