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Major Constraints Faced by KVK Scientists During Use of ICT Tools in Rajasthan

Poorva Dashora and Chitra Henry

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ICT’s are emerging as an important tool for the progress of society. The new technology has significantly improved lifestyle and efficiency levels in all sectors of the economy. This enables the utility of ICT to overcome physical distances and time gaps in communication. Rapid improvements in IT have increased their cost and space requirements, speed and storage capacity in a short span of time with traditional communication materials. A study was undertaken on 210 Krishi Vigyan Kendra Scientists of Rajasthan. The result of the study depict that the general constraints faced by KVK scientists during use of ICT tools, the statement ‘High cost of repairing ICT tools’ is Ranked – I with (mean score =2.80) and lowest constraints goes to the statements ‘Lack of skills to access the website’ Ranked –X with (mean score =1.16) followed by the personal constraints faced by KVK scientists is ‘Lack of ICT oriented training’ Ranked-I with (mean score =1.86) and lowest constraints goes to the statements ‘Lack of knowledge about ICT tools’ Ranked –VII with (mean score =1.10) followed by the technical constraints faced by KVK scientists is “Internet connection is poor/slow” is Ranked –I with (mean score =2.38) and lowest constraints goes to the statement “Lack of competence in handling ICT tools” with (mean score=1.44) Ranked-XI among the overall statements.

Keyword: Information Communication Technology (ICT); Constraints.

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