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This chapter analyses the extent and adequacy of the Indian health programmes and the state action plans on climate change in tackling issues of adaptation, in achieving the ultimate outcomes of reducing the burden of disease and building resilience to future adverse impacts on health. The chapter begins with a critical review of the current evidence on the prevalence of what are scientifically established to be climate sensitive illnesses in India including malaria, diarrhoea and dengue among others. Subsequently a critical analysis of the current plans and programmes in terms of the capacity to address these climate related illnesses is conducted, and lessons drawn from the historical experience in tackling illnesses with these programmes. The way forward poses both challenges and offers opportunities as the analysis reveals.
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Dasgupta, P. (2016). Analysing the Interface in Indian Plans and Policies. In: Climate Sensitive Adaptation in Health. Springer, New Delhi. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-2824-0_5
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