According to India’s revised 2025 State Action Plan on Climate Change (SAPCC), which sector has been allotted the largest share of funds for climate adaptation measures?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Agriculture and Water Resources.
According to India’s revised 2025 State Action Plan on Climate Change (SAPCC), Agriculture and Water Resources receives the largest share of funds for climate adaptation. This is because nearly 55% of India’s workforce depends on agriculture, and climate risks like irregular monsoons, droughts, and declining groundwater directly affect food security. Strengthening irrigation, promoting climate-resilient crops, and improving watershed management are therefore given top priority.
Other options:
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Energy and Power: Focuses mainly on mitigation through renewable energy expansion, not adaptation.
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Urban Development: Important for heat-action plans and flood-resilient infrastructure but gets comparatively lower allocation.
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Forests and Biodiversity: Funds support ecosystem restoration and wildlife protection but remain smaller as benefits are long-term and indirect.