The Indian agricultural sector, supporting nearly half of the country's population, faces significant challenges due to the climate crisis. Small and marginal farmers, who constitute over 85% of the farming community, are particularly vulnerable to unpredictable rainfall, rising temperatures, groundwater depletion, and escalating cultivation costs. The Union Budget for 2026-27 has allocated Rs 1.62 lakh crore to agriculture, emphasizing technology, diversification, and productivity enhancement to build climate resilience.