Some researchers have reported an increased frequency of heavy rainfall, particularly in central India, in the past 60 years (Rajeevan et al. 2008; Krishnamurthy
et al. 2009; Sen Roy 2009; Pattanaik and Rajeevan 2010). Goswami et al. (2006)
have reported a decrease in the trend of light rainfall. Further, Krishnan et al. (2013)
have reported reduction in moderate to heavy precipitation in the area surrounding
the Western Ghats in India.
The data published in worlddata.info suggested renewable sources of energy
produced approximately 36% of the total energy in the year 2015 (www.
worlddata.info), which indicated a genuine effort of the Indian government in the
energy sector. GHG emissions increased by 1301.2 million tonnes, to 1884.3 million
tonnes between 2000 and 2010. These results suggested an appreciable effort of the
government to resolve the issue of global warming and climate change. Still, serious
effort is needed by the people and the government to implement a sustainable
approach to minimize GHG in the atmosphere to reduce the impact of climate
change. The government has developed the policies, but the common man needs
to understand the importance of these policies and to try to reduce the use of fossil
fuel: this will be effectively implemented with the proper awareness programs in
society through various print media and mass media regarding the impact of GHG. A
few localities across the country have shown positive growth that needs to be
appreciated as a role model for other regions or localities. The government needs
an appropriate policy for every zone considering its socioeconomic conditions along
with the geographic and climatic situation of the region. India is a country with a rich
diversity of socioeconomic conditions, geography, and climate; hence, implementation of a uniform policy throughout the country is always challenging. Policies on a
small scale are needed so that the diversity of socioeconomic conditions, geography,
and climate can be considered seriously.
The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) was launched in 2008 to
address climate change concerns and promote sustainable development. The Ministry of Agriculture of India has taken the major initiative to resolve the issue under the
National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) in 2011: it has four
main sections of resource management, improving soil health, improving crop
production, and livestock to make the farmers self-reliant for adaptation under a
changing climate. All these programs help to minimize the emission of GHG in
various ways including fixing CO 2 from the atmosphere. In summary: the photosynthesis potential of C 3 plants is generally lower (~40%) in comparison to C 4 plants
(Monteith 1978).
Analysis of the annual temperature of India indicated a rise of approximately
0.54
C in the average temperature of the country in the past century (Table 1.4). A
similar pattern of increased temperature will create an explosive situation in India
from population growth, overexploitation of natural resources, and further global
warming that will impact and seriously affect the whole of human society in the form
of climate change and changes in the lifestyle of the people.
The trend of temperature increases as shown in Fig. 1.3 has caused concern for
Indian society considering future impact. Climate change is a continuous process
that will have effect through changes in nutrient biogeochemical cycles, the
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et al. 2009; Sen Roy 2009; Pattanaik and Rajeevan 2010). Goswami et al. (2006)
have reported a decrease in the trend of light rainfall. Further, Krishnan et al. (2013)
have reported reduction in moderate to heavy precipitation in the area surrounding
the Western Ghats in India.
The data published in worlddata.info suggested renewable sources of energy
produced approximately 36% of the total energy in the year 2015 (www.
worlddata.info), which indicated a genuine effort of the Indian government in the
energy sector. GHG emissions increased by 1301.2 million tonnes, to 1884.3 million
tonnes between 2000 and 2010. These results suggested an appreciable effort of the
government to resolve the issue of global warming and climate change. Still, serious
effort is needed by the people and the government to implement a sustainable
approach to minimize GHG in the atmosphere to reduce the impact of climate
change. The government has developed the policies, but the common man needs
to understand the importance of these policies and to try to reduce the use of fossil
fuel: this will be effectively implemented with the proper awareness programs in
society through various print media and mass media regarding the impact of GHG. A
few localities across the country have shown positive growth that needs to be
appreciated as a role model for other regions or localities. The government needs
an appropriate policy for every zone considering its socioeconomic conditions along
with the geographic and climatic situation of the region. India is a country with a rich
diversity of socioeconomic conditions, geography, and climate; hence, implementation of a uniform policy throughout the country is always challenging. Policies on a
small scale are needed so that the diversity of socioeconomic conditions, geography,
and climate can be considered seriously.
The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) was launched in 2008 to
address climate change concerns and promote sustainable development. The Ministry of Agriculture of India has taken the major initiative to resolve the issue under the
National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) in 2011: it has four
main sections of resource management, improving soil health, improving crop
production, and livestock to make the farmers self-reliant for adaptation under a
changing climate. All these programs help to minimize the emission of GHG in
various ways including fixing CO 2 from the atmosphere. In summary: the photosynthesis potential of C 3 plants is generally lower (~40%) in comparison to C 4 plants
(Monteith 1978).
Analysis of the annual temperature of India indicated a rise of approximately
0.54
C in the average temperature of the country in the past century (Table 1.4). A
similar pattern of increased temperature will create an explosive situation in India
from population growth, overexploitation of natural resources, and further global
warming that will impact and seriously affect the whole of human society in the form
of climate change and changes in the lifestyle of the people.
The trend of temperature increases as shown in Fig. 1.3 has caused concern for
Indian society considering future impact. Climate change is a continuous process
that will have effect through changes in nutrient biogeochemical cycles, the
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S. K. Srivastava