The anticipated El Niño event could severely impact Indian farmers, particularly smallholders who rely on consistent monsoon rains for their crops. Below-average rainfall and higher temperatures may lead to water scarcity, crop failures, and increased vulnerability to pests and diseases. The degradation of soil and loss of biodiversity over decades have further weakened the agricultural sector's ability to withstand climatic shocks. Without immediate action to adopt regenerative practices, the livelihoods of millions of farmers and the nation's food security could be at risk.