Farmers ’Perspective of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Activities in Uttarakhand, India
2019
Ranjan, R. | Ansari, M.A. | Shekhar, S. | Singh, C.V. | Singh, R.K.
Ever since introduction of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) as grassroots vocational training centre, it has emerged as a focal point of technology transfer through its diverse activities like OFT, FLD, capacity building, updating knowledge & skills of extension personnel and farmers. As the number of KVKs continues to grow, the quality of performance ecomes the prime concern to understand factors which contribute to the success or failure of KVKs, Thus, in view of the above, A purposive and simple random sampling technique was used to select 168 respondents (160 farmers and 8 scientists) from the two division of the state-KVK Dhakrani (Dehradun) representing the plains region of Garhwal division and Bageshwar KVK representing the hill region of Kumaon division. Finding of the study revealed that majority of the beneficiaries had favourable perceptions towards training programmes, teaching & subject matter/quality of scientists, physical facilities and advisory services & supplies. However, they had unfavourable perceptions towards front line demonstration (FLD) and on farm trail (OFTs). His study throws light on the importance of variables such as gender, education, caste, family type, occupation, mass media exposure, information seeking behavior and social participation in determining farmer's perceptions about effectiveness of KVKs. Performance of training programmes and FLDs of KVK Bageshwar was found to be better as compared to KVK Dhakrani, whereas performance in respect of OFTs and other extension activities of KVK Dhakrani was found to be better as compared to KVK Bageshwar.
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