ShodhPatra: International Journal of Science and Humanities

Assessing the Socio-Economic Impacts of Climate Change on Agriculture and Livelihoods in Pilibhit District, Uttar Pradesh

This paper evaluates socio-economic effects of climate change in Pilibhit District, Uttar Pradesh on agriculture and livelihood between 2005 and 2024. The analysis of the fall in the crop yields, especially rice and wheat, based on secondary data in form of government reports, agricultural surveys and climate publications, as well as changes in socio-economic indicators such as agricultural employment, income levels, and rural unemployment are analyzed. The results imply that there is evident association between declining rain, increasing temperatures and declining agricultural productivity. Although agricultural income has been rising, agricultural jobs have been dwindling as it is witnessing the impact of the climate change. The paper ends by giving a recommendation on how to encourage climate-resilient agriculture, rural livelihood diversification, enhancement of infrastructure and increased government support in reducing the negative effects of climatic changes.