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Lok Sabha Question No. 4474 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-20
Subject: Effects of Cyclones on Wildlife
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Mahesh Sahoo

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 4474

TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.03.2020

## Effects of Cyclones on Wildlife

## 4474.   SHRI MAHESH SAHOO:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has commissioned any study on the frequent cyclones and its impact on wildlife along the coast of Odisha;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the  measures  taken  by  the  Union  Government  and  State  Government  of  Odisha  to offset the effects of cyclones on the wildlife along the coast of Odisha?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO )

- (a) and (b) As per information received from Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) and Chief Wildlife Warden, Odisha, they have not commissioned  any  study  on  the  frequent  cyclones  and  its  impact  on wildlife along the coast of Odisha.
- (c) The management of wildlife and its habitat is the primarily responsibility of the  concerned  State  Governments/  UT  Administrations.  Government  of India  provides  funds  from  Centrally  Sponsored  Schemes-  'Integrated Development  of  Wildlife  Habitats'  for  undertaking  various  activities  to States/UTs. As per information received from Principal Chief Conservator of  Forests  (Wildlife)  and  Chief  Wildlife  Warden,  Odisha,  the  following measures were taken to offset the effects of cyclones on wildlife along the coast of Odisha:
- i. Strayed wild animals were rescued by the staff and released in their habitats.
- ii. Creation of afforestation and meadow development works along the  coastal  divisions  of  the  State  to  reduce  the  impact  of cyclones.
- iii. Eco  Development  Committees  of  the  coastal  divisions  have been sensitized for protection of wildlife during cyclones.
- iv. Squads  have  been  developed  for  protection  of  wildlife  during the time of cyclones.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4473 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-20
Subject: Amendment in Cable Television Networks Regulation Act
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: P. Ravindhranath

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4473 (TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.03.2020)

## AMENDMENT IN CABLE TELEVISION NETWORKS REGULATION ACT

## 4473.  SHRI P. RAVEENDRANATH KUMAR:

## Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has invited comments/ suggestions from various stakeholders in connection with the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2020;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether  any  recommendations  have  been  received  by  the  Government regarding  non-renewal  of  license  under  this  new  bill  from  the  State Governments so as to restrict them to run TV channels; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE AND MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING; AND MINISTER OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a) to (d) :  Based on the recommendations of  various speciailized agencies,  Government  has  proposed  certain  amendments  to  the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act,1995, which have been put  up  in  public  domain  on  the  website  of  Ministry  of  Information and Broadcasting, www.mib.gov.in, for inviting comments/ suggestions from general public/ stakeholders.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4469 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-20
Subject: Climate Emergency
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Dibyendu Adhikari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4469

TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.03.2020

## Climate Emergency

## 4469. SHRI DIBYENDU ADHIKARI:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether recently  several  scientists  from  across  the  globe  including  the  scientists  of India have warned about climate emergency;
- (b) if so, the details of the said report; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to address such global crisis?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO )

- (a)  and  (b)  A  recent  report  titled  'World  Scientists'  Warning  of  a  Climate  Emergency' published in journal 'Bioscience' highlighted climate change and suggested six broad policy measures. The report in question is not a United Nations study and the Government does not agree to many of its conclusions.
- (c) Climate change is a global phenomenon and requires the cooperation of all nations based  on  the  principles  of  'Equity'  and  'Common  but  Differentiated  Responsibilities  and Respective Capabilities'. India is a Party to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate  Change  (UNFCCC),  its  Kyoto  Protocol  (KP)  and  the  Paris  Agreement  (PA).  The ambitious  Paris  Agreement  has  mechanisms  like  global  stocktake  and  ratcheting  up  action every 5 years to address climate change and avoid adverse consequences.

For  addressing  the  challenge  of  climate  change,  India  adheres  to  the  paramountcy  of  the UNFCCC processes. It has proactively contributed to multilateral efforts to combat climate change and continues to do so while undertaking its own independent, enhanced initiatives in climate mitigation and adaptation besides meeting all its commitments under the UNFCCC, its  KP  and  PA.  Independent  studies  rate  India's  efforts  highly  and  compliant  with  the requirements  under  PA.  India  has  achieved  its  pre-2020  goal  of  20-25%  reduction  in emission intensity by 2020. It is also on track to meet PA  Nationally  Determined Contributions (NDCs) to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 33 to 35 per cent by 2030  from  2005  level;  to  achieve  about  40  per  cent  cumulative  electric  power  installed capacity  from  non-fossil  fuel-based  energy  resources  by  2030  with  the  help  of  transfer  of technology and low-cost international finance and to create an additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent through additional forest and tree cover by 2030.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4467 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-20
Subject: Death of Forest Watchers
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Kirron  Kher, Midhun Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4467

TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.03.2020

## Deaths of Forest Watchers

## 4467.  SHRIMATI KIRRON KHER: SHRI P.V. MIDHUN REDDY:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  number of forest watchers or other personnel in the forest services who have lost their lives in the line of duty across the country during the past three years, State-wise;
- (b) whether the Government  has  chalked out any schemes  /scholarship programmes  to compensate the families and children of the forest guards who die on duty;
- (c)  if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor: and
- (d) the other steps taken by the Government for the welfare of forest personnel who are injured or lost their lives in line of duty?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO )

- (a) As  per  information  received  from  various  States  and  Union  Territories,  the  total number of deaths of forest watchers and other personnel is reported as 81 during the last three years.  Tamil Nadu has reported 51, Kerala 07, Punjab 17, Madhya Pradesh 01, Arunachal Pradesh 04 and Rajasthan 01 deaths during the last three years.
- (b),(c) and (d)        The State Governments/UT Administrations take various measures including  providing  ex-gratia  relief  /  lump  sum  compensation,  giving  employment  to  the dependent  of  deceased  personnel  on  compassionate  grounds  in  the  case  of  death  of  their forestry  personnel  and  bearing  expenses  on  treatment  of  injured  personnel  or  death  related formalities as per their own schemes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4466 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-20
Subject: Forest Area Covered by Water Bodies
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: T.N. Prathapan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 4466

TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.03.2020

## Forest Area Covered by Water Bodies

## 4466.SHRIT.N. PRATHAPAN:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

- (a) the number and area of forest that have been covered by the water bodies of dams;
- (b) the number and area of these dams;
- (c) whether the  Government has any idea regarding  the  ecosystem  which  has  gone under the water and destroyed so far, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO )

- (a)& (b) A total of 142 proposals involving 21831.24 ha of forest area have been approved under Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and  Climate  Change  in  the  last  five  years  (2015  to  till  date)for  use  in  hydro electric  projects  and  irrigation  projects  which  includes  dams  and  areas  under submergence.
- (c) & (d) As  per  Forest  (Conservation)  Act,  1980  and  Rules  and  Guidelines  made  there under,  whenever  approval  for  use  of  forest  land  for  non-forestry  purposes  is accorded Net Present Value (NPV) is levied to compensate the loss of ecosystem services, and Compensatory Afforestation (CA) over equivalent non-forest land or  double  degraded  forest  land  is  stipulated.  In  addition,  for  various  projects including  projects  which  involve  areas  under  submergence  of  forest  land, adequate  safeguards  and  appropriate  mitigation  measures  are  also  stipulated  on case to case basis such as:
- i. implementation of Catchment Area Treatment Plan,
- ii. implementation of Soil & Moisture Conservation activities, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4465 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-20
Subject: National Commission of Indian Medicine
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Pragya Singh Thakur

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH)

LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 4465 TO BE ANSWERED ON  20 TH MARCH, 2020

## NATIONAL COMMISSION OF INDIAN MEDICINE

## 4465. SADHVI PRAGYA SINGH THAKUR:

Will  the  Minister of AYURVEDA,  YOGA  AND  NATUROPATHY,  UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the National Commission of Indian Medicine has not included Naturopathy syst in medical system, if so, the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether proposal to include Naturopathy is lying pending with the Government, if s details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the time by which it is likely to be included?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)

- (a) to (c): Yoga and Naturopathy is not included in the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Bill, 201 9 as the Yoga and Naturopathy are drugless systems and the rights and privileges of Yoga and Naturopathy professionals are different from the Indian Syste Medicine.

Further, to regulate the education in Yoga and Naturopathy, the Ministry has established Yoga  Certification  Board  (YCB)  to  regulate  the  education  of  Yoga  in  the  Country  and has formed  a  Naturopathy  Certification  Board to  regulate  the  education  of  Naturopathy  in  the Country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4463 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-20
Subject: Programme in Regional Languages
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Jual Oram

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4463 (TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.03.2020)

## PROGRAMME IN REGIONAL LANGUAGES

## 4463. SHRI JUAL ORAM:

Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  emphasis  has  been  laid  by  his  Ministry  to promote  broadcast of programmes  in  different regional languages;
- (b) if  so,  whether  the  Government  also  proposes  to  broadcast news and entertainment programmes in tribal languages; and
- (c) if so, the steps taken in this regard in various States?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND  CLIMATE CHANGE;  MINISTER  OF  INFORMATION  AND  BROADCASTING; AND MINISTER OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a)  to  (c):    Prasar  Bharati  telecasts  programmes  and  news through  its  17  DD  Regional  Language  Satellite  Service  (RLSS) operating 24X7 hours, and 11 limited hours regional channels in their respective regional languages. These channels also telecast programmes in their respective tribal languages as well. Further, Prasar Bharati broadcasts the news bulletins and programmes  on  All  India  Radio  network  in  22  Indian  languages besides English and also in 181 dialects. ***********************
Lok Sabha Question No. 4459 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-20
Subject: Cutting of Forest
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Anil Firojiya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 4459

TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.03.2020

## Cutting of Forest

## 4459.  SHRI ANIL FIROJIYA:

Will  the  Minister  of  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND  CLIMATE  CHANGE  be  pleased  to state:

- (a) whether the rate of cutting/clearing forests increased during the last year;
- (b) if so, the steps taken to check the cutting/ clearing of the forests;
- (c) the present status of Compensatory Afforestation Project;
- (d) whether any scheme to promote social programmes to encourage planting of trees among the school  going  children  of  the  private  and  public  schools  has  been  undertaken  by  the Government; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO )

- (a) to (c) The  Government  Policy  is  to  ensure  more  trees  are  planted  than  removed  under different  developmental  proposals  approved  under  the  Forest  (Conservation)  Act, 1980. Trees are removed only when it is absolutely necessary. The results of such efforts have also been reflected in the increase of forest cover. As per the India State of Forest Report(ISFR) 2019, the forest and tree cover has increased by 5188 square kilometre as compared to that of ISFR 2017 assessment.

In 2018-2019, 26,91,028 number of trees were marked for removal and plantation of more than 4,00,00,000 trees have been stipulated under Compensatory Afforestation.

The Compensatory Afforestation Fund (CAF) Act was enacted in 2016, which came into force w.e.f. 30.09.2018. Compensatory Afforestation Fund (CAF) Rules, 2018 were notified on 10.08.2018. The CAF Act, 2016 paved the way for establishment of National CAMPA i.e. National Authority in place of ad-hoc CAMPA and State Authorities.  During  2019-20,  APOs  of  20  States  have  been  approved  by  the National  Authority  with  a  total  outlay  of  Rs  5,224.86  crores.  This  includes  an amount of Rs 1,261.10Crore for site specific activities and Rs. 3,963.76Crore for non-site-specific activities.

- (d)& (e) The Ministry launched a School Nursery Yojanain 2015 for involvement of school students in raising nurseries to bring them closer to natural environment, help them understand  the  natural  processes  of  germination  and  feel  the  joy  of  watching saplings grow. Financial assistance of Rs. 153.80 Lakh was provided to 505 school nurseries in 13 States.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4458 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-20
Subject: Affordable Drugs
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Prataprao  Jadhav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4458 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20 TH MARCH, 2020

## AFFORDABLE DRUGS

## 4458. SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has emphasized the need of affordable drugs to the BRICS countries, if so,the details thereof;
- (b) whether the BRICS countries are considering to sig  a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for giving mutual consent, sharing information on matters of health related emergency situations on international and national leve and to speed up the process to get regulatory approval;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the BRICS nations have accorded consensus on draft MoU for regulatory cooperation for improving standards, certification process and regulatory mechanisms for drugs and pharmaceuticals and for promoting secured, effective, affordable and quality drugs, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

(SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

(a) to (d): Cooperation  in  the  field  of  medical  products  regulation,  facilitates  access  t affordable efficacious and quality medical products. Draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been circulated amongst BRICS countries.

Draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covers cooperation in the field of the regulati of Medical Products for human use in various a reas like:

- i. Medical products regulation;
- ii. Clinical Trial regulation;
- iii. Medical Devices regulation;
- iv. Regulation of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs);
- v. Regulation of biological products;
- vi. Pharmacopoeia;
7. vii.Quality of Medical products;
- viii. Sharing of regulatory experiences and exchange of information on regulatory requirements for medicines, medical products, active pharmaceutical ingredients of each country, as a fi in order to identify the possibility of developing joint fields of work;
- ix. Laying down moda lities for exchange of regulatory and public health information for rou and/or emergency purposes.

BRICS  countries  have  broadly  accorded  consensus  on  the  above  mentioned  areas  of  co -operation.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4456 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-20
Subject: Contractual Basis in FSSAI
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Kunhalikutty P.K.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4456 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20 TH MARCH, 2020

## CONTRACTUAL BASIS IN FSSAI

## 4456. SHRI P.K. KUNHALIKUTTY:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has conducted examination for filling up the vacancies in FSSAI, if so,the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  selected  persons  are  likely  to  replace the  contrac tual  staff,  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government is also considering to conduct examination of contractual employees in order to regularize them, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) whether the Government is considering absorbing the contractual employees on permanent basis in FSSAI without examination, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI ASHWINI KUMA R CHOUBEY)

- (a): Yes.  Food  Safety  and  Standards  Authority  of  India  (FSSAI)  advertised  a  total vacancies for selection at various levels vide Advt. DR - 01/2019, DR - 02/2019, DR - 03/2019. The process  of  scrutiny/Computer  Based  Test/Written  examination  to  f ill  up  these  vacancies  has already been completed.
- (b) & (c): In  absence  of  Recruitment  Regulations,  the  FSSAI  had  hired  the  services contractual staff to meet the functional requirements. With notification of the Food Sa Standards (Recruitm ent & Appointment) Regulations on 01.10.2018, the Contractual employees are also required to participate in normal recruitment process. However, all persons, w working in FSSAI on contract basis on the date of notification of Food Safety and Stan ds Authority of India (Recruitment & Appointment) Regulations, 2018 have been given relaxat in the upper age limit specified for direct recruitment and also weightage in selecti provisions  of  the  said  Regulations. Therefore, no  separatexamination  only  for  contractual employees for their regularisation is under consideration.
- (d): No. There is no such proposal. There is no provision for absorption of persons wo on  contract  basis  in  the  Food  Safety  and  Standards  Authority  of  India (Recruitment  & Appointment) Regulations, 2018.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4455 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-20
Subject: Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Meenakashi Lekhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ENVIONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4455

TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.03.2020

## Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture

## 4455. SHRIMATI MEENAKASHI LEKHI:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the recent locust attack on agriculture crops in the country can be attributed to climate change, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  his  Ministry  has  collaborated  or  prepared  any  report  on  impact  of  climate change on agriculture and drought conditions in the coming years; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof along with the details of policy interventions taken to address the issue?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO )

(a) Locust is a transboundary pest but its attack in India is not a regular phenomenon. The recent  locust  attack  of  year  2019-20  was  one  of  the  biggest  attacks  in  26  years.  However, there is no direct evidence to attribute the recent locust attack in the country due to climate change.

(b) and (c) The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has conducted climate change impact  analysis including changing monsoon pattern under National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) project. Variable impact of climate change has been projected on  production  of  certain  crops  like  rice,  wheat,  maize,  groundnut,  chickpea  and  potato. Attempts  are  being  made  under  NICRA  to  develop  heat  &  drought  tolerant  wheat,  flood tolerant rice, drought tolerant pulses, water logging and high temperature tolerant tomato etc.

The vulnerability assessment of Indian Agriculture to climate change is undertaken by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to guide policy making on agricultural development  in  the  country.  ICAR  along  with  state  Agriculture  Universities  and  Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVK) has prepared District Agriculture Contingency Plans (DACP) for 650 districts, recommending location specific climate resilient crops and varieties and management practices for use by the state departments of agriculture and farmers.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in collaboration with ICAR and Central Research  Institute  for  Dryland  Agriculture  (CRIDA)  issues  weekly  National  Agromet Advisory Service (AAS) bulletin for the planners at central and State levels, farmers and other organisations  for  preparedness  to  cope  up  with  ensuing  weather  conditions  for  better  crop management  throughout  the  season  particularly  during  prolonged  dry  spell  /  poor  rainfall situation.

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