Effect of climate change on agriculture in tripura: A qualitative study

The study captured the effect of climate change on agriculture in the state of Tripura located in North Eastern Himalaya of India. Farmers’ perception was recorded through household survey and case studies using ethnographic mode. The study revealed that the temperature is raising and rainfall is declining in the state. The farmers reported that the water availability has decreased and pest and disease infestation has increased. The decline in rice productivity has lead to insufficiency in food in households. The lack of adaptation measure has the potential to aggravate the situation in case of extreme climatic variability; hence, the study recommends planned adaptation measure by the government agencies.