Climate Change, Global Warming and Sustainable Development Goals: Issues and Challenges in India

Climate change has deeply impacted the life of every individual more or less. Well known as the upshot of global warming, the change in atmospheric characteristics has resulted in a disrupted rainfall pattern, floods, earthquakes, etc. Among the developing nations in the world, India is also facing the catastrophic impact of this change in the form of natural calamities. Though necessary steps have been initiated as to minimize its effect, the endeavour for identification of appropriate solution to this issue is still under process. With innumerable challenges of sustainable development, the country is still in perplexity of mainstreaming adaptation and mitigation of climate change within the political agenda, and integrating the same with ongoing schemes along its applied connotations. The present paper is aimed at addressing the challenges associated with climate change in India. It will also highlight the suggestions for framing the relevant policies for combating the futuristic impact of Climate Change.