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Climate change varies across different regions and leads to changes in many meteorological elements such as rainfall, temperature, sea level, and various extreme events. These changes not only affect natural and human systems independently but also their interfaces, thus changing ecosystems and production, diversity, and the functionalities of livelihoods. People engaging in primary economic activities such as farming, fishing, or forestry comprise a large proportion of the Indian population and are the most vulnerable to changes in weather patterns as they depend directly on these eco-resources for their livelihood. Therefore, it is highly essential to address the issue of climate change to ensure the steadiness of their sources of livelihood. The words of the decision makers thus become very important; any decisions regarding future development should take into account climate change and its impact on …