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Abstract

India is threatened by climate change, which may lead to large variations in how frequently the country suffers from droughts, floods, and cyclones. This is a concern, as more than half of its population depends on rain-fed agriculture. The rural infrastructures, if planned and designed properly, could largely help the communities who to cope better with climate change and extreme weather events. Infrastructure for Climate Resilient Growth India Programme (ICRG) - a joint initiative of DFID UK and Government of India has been supporting the local administration in India in making the rural infrastructures climate proof though better planning and design of works. The programme has focused on infrastructures that lead to economic development and enhanced resilience through groundwater recharging, increasing irrigated areas, and increasing green cover. These infrastructures also enhance the livelihood security of the rural poor, particularly those dependent on rain-fed agriculture. Improved planning and design gradually reduce the loss and damages to infrastructure due to climate extremes. By way of introducing several strategies, the programme has helped in contributing towards both adaptation and mitigation measures to climate change. The present paper discusses the improved resilience of the assets by planning and designing it through climate change perspective and also the improved climate resilience of vulnerable people in India especially women and girls that support rural economic growth.