Socio-Economic Realities and Political Will in Advancing Climate Smart Agriculture in SAS Nagar district, Punjab

The scholarly article under discussion meticulously examines the numerous socio-economic factors that significantly influence the propensity to adopt climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices within the specific geographical boundaries of the SAS Nagar district. The research rigorously examines the intricate ways in which various determinants, including but not limited to the size of agricultural landholdings, the level of educational attainment among farmers, their age demographics, their access to market facilities and the availability of suitable machinery, collectively influence both willingness and the capacity of farmers to implement CSA methodologies in their agricultural endeavours actively. Furthermore, the study thoroughly scrutinizes the pivotal role that government policy frameworks play in fostering the adoption of CSA practices, critically evaluating the efficacy of existing policies, subsidies and programmes designed to bolster sustainable agricultural practices within the region. The research findings underscore paramount importance of well-targeted policies and comprehensive socio-economic support systems in strengthening the resilience of agricultural practices in SAS Nagar against the challenges posed by climate change, thereby highlighting the need for an integrated approach that harmonizes local socio-economic conditions with overarching climate adaptation strategies. This research endeavour substantially enriches the academic discourse concerning the ways in which socio-economic dynamics, in conjunction with government interventions, can collaboratively facilitate the broader adoption of climate-smart agriculture, ultimately contributing to establishment of more sustainable and resilient agricultural systems in the specified region.