Climate change has significant effects on Indian agriculture and its economic implications are considerable:

• Changing rainfall patterns and increased temperatures have led to frequent droughts and floods, both of which negatively affect crop yield.
• Climate change has also led to the spread of pest and disease infestations. This has added to the challenges of agricultural productivity and the use of pesticides and herbicides affect the quality of food produced.
• The Indian economy is highly dependent on agriculture and the negative effects mean reduced agricultural output, disrupted food supply chains and increased food prices, leading to inflation.
• Reduced agricultural output is also linked to loss of livelihoods for farmers, especially small-scale farmers who become more vulnerable due to climate change, resulting in forced migration and a rise in poverty.
• Adapting agriculture to climate change will require considerable investments in technology and sustainable farming practices, requiring additional resources making it difficult for such small farmers or government to afford that.

Overall, climate change poses a significant threat to the Indian agricultural industry which can hamper the country's economic growth and lead to food insecurity.