India, May 1 -- Researchers have mapped an indicator-based climate change resilience capacity index across 102 districts in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and southern parts of Uttar Pradesh, revealing stark disparities in adaptive capacity. This points to uneven climate preparedness, especially in areas with degraded ecosystems and high exposure to extreme climate events.

Nearly 30% of Central India's districts are poorly equipped to withstand and adapt to climate change impacts, according to a new study assessing regional resilience using agro-climatic and socio-economic indicators.

The study, conducted by Chaitanya Ashok Adhav under the guidance of Hari Nath Singh from the department of Agricultural Economics at G B Pant U...