Climate change: How it is affecting Indian economy and its startups are solving it.
Climate Change is Destroying the Indian Economy Climate change has emerged as one of the greatest threats to India’s economic stability. With rising temperatures, erratic monsoons, and frequent natural disasters, the Indian economy is already experiencing serious setbacks. Agriculture, which employs about 42% of India’s workforce, is highly vulnerable. Unpredictable rainfall, floods, and heatwaves reduce yields of rice, wheat, and pulses, causing food inflation and farmer distress. Water scarcity, worsened by melting Himalayan glaciers and groundwater depletion, affects irrigation, industries, and urban supply. Infrastructure and energy systems are also under pressure. Heatwaves increase electricity demand while floods and cyclones damage roads, ports, and power plants. Coastal cities like Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata face rising sea levels and flooding, endangering jobs and investments. Health impacts further weaken productivity. Heat stress, malnutrition, and vector-borne diseases in...