Impact of Climate Change on Crop Productivity and Food Security
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What was asked, and of whom?
The question asked about the government's assessment of climate change impacts on crop productivity and food security, and actions taken to develop climate-resilient crops and support farmers. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare provided the answer.
Who asked / answered
Smt. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (asked), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (answered)
What the government said
- 651 districts assessed for climate vulnerability
- 310 districts identified as vulnerable (109 'very high', 201 'high')
- 448 Climate Resilient Villages in 151 districts across 28 states/UTs
- 2,900 crop varieties released (2014-2024), including 2,661 stress-tolerant varieties
- 1,59,600.3 quintals breeder seed and 3,82,855.8 quintals quality seed produced for climate-resilient varieties (2019-2026)
- 92.68 crore farmer applications enrolled under PMFBY and RWBCIS as of 30.06.2026
- ₹2.02 lakh crore claims paid since 2016
Points worth noting
- 86% of enrolled farmers under PMFBY/RWBCIS are small and marginal farmers
- Year-wise seed production data provided for 2019-2026
| Source body | Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred) |
| Reference number | LS Q132 (Session 8) |
| Status | closed (section: question) |
| Year | 28.0 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |
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28.07.2026
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