Scientists

• On tools and methodologies in climate change research at advanced research institutes in India and abroad
• Short term visit of senior officers to advanced countries
• Inviting foreign experts to conduct hands on training to Indian scientists and setting up and calibration of state of the art facilities up the state

• On implications of climate variability in crop management and contingency planning during droughts and floods

• To create awareness on climate change and simple adaptation measures farmers can follow to cope with climate variability

• The NGOs would be trained as trainers who in turn will train community based organizations (CBOs) and farmers

• On climate risk assessment and modelling
• Methods for crop loss assessment due to climatic events and weather insurance products

• On general awareness on climate change impact on agriculture and need for a policy framework for prudent use of energy and natural resources