New Delhi, May 29 -- Use of science and technology has so far helped avert a decline in agricultural crop yields in India despite a rise in temperature and the effects of climate change, Ramesh Chand, member, Niti Aayog, said on Thursday.

"Despite an increase in temperature, so far you would not see the decline in yield of any of the crops in India, despite reports that increase in temperature will affect productivity," said Chand at the CII Annual Business Summit 2025.

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