25, April 2026

Quantifying the Economic Impact of Climate Change on Agricultural Productivity in India: A Data-Driven Analysis (2000–2024)

VOLUME-12; ISSUE-4; APR-2026

Author(s): Bincy Baby

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Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Mar Athanasius College( Autonomous), Kothamangalam, pin- 686666 Ernakulam, Kerala, India

DOIs:10.2015/IJIRMF/202604019     |     Paper ID: IJIRMF202604019


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  1. Climate change posed a significant challenge to agricultural sustainability in India, where farming remained highly dependent on climatic conditions. This study examined the economic impact of climate change on agricultural productivity over the period 2000–2024 using a data-driven approach. Secondary data on temperature, rainfall, and crop yield were analyzed to evaluate the relationship between climatic variables and agricultural output. The study applied statistical and regression techniques to estimate the extent to which variations in temperature and rainfall influenced productivity. The results indicated that rising temperatures and irregular rainfall patterns reduced crop yields and increased production risks. These changes led to income instability among farmers and contributed to fluctuations in food prices. Regional disparities were observed, with rain-fed areas experiencing greater vulnerability compared to irrigated regions. The findings suggested that climate variability had a measurable negative impact on agricultural productivity and economic outcomes. The study concluded that strengthening climate-resilient agricultural practices and improving irrigation and policy support were essential to mitigate the adverse economic effects of climate change in India.
Climate Change; Agricultural Productivity; Economic Impact; India; Rainfall Variability; Temperature Change; Crop Yield; Sustainable Agriculture

Bincy Baby (2026); Quantifying the Economic Impact of Climate Change on Agricultural Productivity in India: A Data-Driven Analysis (2000–2024), International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field, ISSN(O): 2455-0620, Vol-12, Issue-4, Available on –   https://www.ijirmf.com/

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