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1 Indian Council of Agricultural Research, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Arunachal Pradesh Centre, Basar-791101, IN
Source
Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, Vol 16, No 2 (2017), Pagination: 535-539
Abstract
Current paper aims to review the climate change scenario of Arunachal Pradesh and its impact on the agricultural productivity and the farming system of the state. Arunachal Pradesh is witnessing climate change with rise in average temperature, particularly the minimum temperature. Though the amount of rainfall remains more or less constant, but the intensity increases with lowering of number of rainy days by 11 per cent in the recent decades. Also, there are profound variations in the spatial and temporal distribution in rainfall patterns with persistent mid season dry spell during July and August. Climate change is threatening food production system and therefore the livelihood and food security of people across the State, particularly that of the hill regions. Fragile and poorly accessible landscapes with sparsely scattered settlements, primitive agricultural practices and poor infrastructure make agriculture of Arunachal Pradesh extremely vulnerable to climate change. The observed and likely future effects are diverse and geographically differentiated, creating uncertainty, which makes the task of preparing for climate change impacts very difficult. To increase the resilience of sector in the state needs pro-environment and pro-development research and policies tailored to the local needs and conditions.
Keywords
Climate Change, Arunachal Pradesh, Eastern Himalaya, Agriculture.
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