Climate Change and its Impact on Agriculture in the Bundelkhand Region

Ankit Sharma^*, Yogendra Yadav and Kuldeep Kumar Vishwakarma

Abstract

The Bundelkhand region, located in central India across Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, is highly vulnerable to climate change due to its semi-arid nature and dependence on monsoon-based agriculture. In recent years, significant changes in weather patterns, including irregular rainfall, increasing temperatures, frequent droughts and occasional extreme rainfall events, have adversely affected agricultural productivity. These climatic variations have led to water scarcity, declining crop yields, increased pest and disease incidence and economic instability among farmers. The situation is further aggravated by poor irrigation facilities and over-dependence on rainfed farming. Farmers in the region are increasingly facing uncertainty and risk in crop production. To address these challenges, the adoption of climate-resilient agricultural practices such as water conservation, crop diversification, use of drought-resistant varieties and improved irrigation methods is essential.