Impact of Farmers’ Perception on climate change, rainfall, temperature and water scarcity in Thoothukudi district of Tamilnadu state
D. Amutha
Head & Associate Professor of Economics, St. Mary’s College Autonomous, Thoothukudi Affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Abishekapatti, Tirunelveli – 627012, Email: amuthajoe@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Climate change affects many aspects of human life, including freshwater availability, agricultural productivity, natural ecosystems, and human health. It is one of the largest environmental challenges confronting humanity. The severe effects of climate-related disasters on public health, food security, agriculture, water resources, and biodiversity have left India in a state of immense pain and economic losses. India places great attention on the effects of climate change on agriculture since over 60% of its population depends on activities that are sensitive to the climate, including agriculture