for adaptive resilience [4]. The profound impacts of climate change, characterized by rising temperatures and erratic precipitation patterns, pose significant threats to the delicate ecological balance, agricultural productivity, and water resources of the region [5; 6; 7]. This study aimed to understand these impacts, thus providing a localized view through which the broader narrative of global climate change and its repercussions on food security can be understood and addressed. Moreover, the backdrop of this region's diverse geographical and climatic landscapes also offers a unique opportunity to study the multifaceted effects of climate change [8]. From its lush green valleys to high-altitude deserts, this region supports rich biodiversity and sustains a significant population dependent on agriculture and horticulture for their livelihood. The looming challenges of climate change threaten to destabilize this intricate socioeconomic fabric, making an investigation into its impacts not only pertinent, but also critical for the region's future. Various studies have been conducted that have explored the impacts of climate change on agricultural productivity. [PERSON] et al. (2021) critiqued the narrow focus on food availability in agricultural system models, overlooking food access, utilization, and stability. They advocated the incorporation of these broader food security dimensions into models, emphasizing the need for empirical data and dynamic modeling to enhance accuracy. This study warned against equating agricultural output with overall food security, calling for specific and localized modeling practices [9]. [PERSON] et al. (2023) assessed agricultural vulnerability to climate change in Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh, highlighting the negative effects of cooler temperatures and smaller landholdings on agricultural GDP. Positive effects were noted from increased cropping intensity and improved rural literacy. This study identified varying vulnerability levels across districts and utilized an LSTM-based model for climate forecasting. The findings of this study were also intended to guide policy and strategies for climate resilience in agriculture [10]. [PERSON] et al. (2023) reviewed the impact of climate change on plant disease outbreaks, highlighting the threats to global food security and environmental sustainability. They emphasized how climate change influences pathogen evolution and the spread of diseases, potentially affecting plant productivity in various ecosystems. The authors called for revisions in research frameworks to better predict and mitigate future disease risks, suggesting closer collaboration between science and policy interfaces and intergovernmental organizations for effective disease management. The goal of this study was to ensure the sustainability of food production and natural ecosystems under changing climate conditions [11]. The intersection of climate change, agricultural productivity, and food security forms a critical area of inquiry, as recent studies have illustrated the profound and multifaceted impacts of climatic variability across various regions. Studies have emphasized the severe risks that climate change poses to food security and nutrition, particularly highlighting the role of extreme weather events, such as droughts, floods, and changing precipitation patterns, in exacerbating these risks [12]. [PERSON] et al. (2022) explored the vulnerability of global food systems to climate-induced extremes, identifying populations at risk of food insecurity and malnutrition and advocating for adaptation strategies focused on institutional management and governance [13]. Similarly, [PERSON] et al. (2023) discussed the escalating issue of food insecurity triggered by climate events, stressing the necessity for action against the impact of climate change on food systems [14]. [PERSON] et al.