Churu Heat Action Plan

Rajasthan has long been among India’s most heat-affected regions, with exposure risks compounded by its arid geography, low and erratic rainfall, and socio-economic vulnerabilities.
Recognizing this, local governments have begun to take action. In April 2023, the city of Jodhpur partnered with the Jodhpur Nagar Nigam North (JNNN), Mahila Housing Trust (MHT) AND Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) to release their ward-level HAP grounded in local data and community engagement.20 This initiative formalized Jodhpur’s approach to extreme heat and marked a significant step toward institutionalizing local climate resilience.