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In last 2 decades popltn grew frm 5 to 7 bn in
world
o
Hungry people 1 bn+
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Rural poor
are the worst effected by climate change
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2 bn
people live on small farms
o
They produce 41% of India’s food grains
o
Women make up the majority
o
They are backbone of LDC economies
Way ahead
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Provide resilience building technologies
o
drought resistant seeds
o
new ways of rainwater harvesting
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sustainable practices of agriculture
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target vulnerable sections
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strengthen grassroot institutions
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broaden livelihood opportunities
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enhance productivity and profitability of
farmers
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