Impact on prevalence of undernourishment with climatic and non-climatic factors

Climate change poses a substantial threat to food security in India. The country’s agriculture, heavily reliant on monsoon rains, faces increasing unpredictability and extremes in weather patterns. This impacts crop yields, water availability and soil health, affecting the livelihoods of millions. Mitigation strategies including sustainable farming practices, resilient crop varieties, and improved water management are essential to safeguard India’s food production against the adverse effects of climate change. This paper analyzes the emerging dimensions of climate variables such as temperature, rainfall, food production, and irrigation area. It assesses their impact using secondary data from 2000-01 to 2020 at the national level in India. The study employs Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression analysis to examine the relationship between climate change and food security. The research investigates climate variables and food security indicators affect the prevalence of undernourishment, revealing an 80% direct impact of climate change on food security in India.