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Problems Encountered by Farmers in Receiving Information through various Transfers of Technology System

Chitra Henry, Sangram Singh & S.K. Sharma

Abstract

Various transfer of technology systems namely Kisan Mandals and Krishi Seva Kendra, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, NGO’s are operating in Rajasthan for quick transfer of technology. It is true that no system is fool proof. All the systems are operating with certain limitations or pit falls. This is the reason that with the change of the time, the transfer of technology systems is also changing. In the present investigation an attempt has been made to identify, the major problems encountered by the farmers in obtaining/seeking information through currently operating transfer of technology systems. The major problems faced by the farmers were-Kisan seva Kendras are not operating everyday, farms women are generally not taken care of by various communicating agencies, only one KVK in a district cannot serve the purpose etc. Efforts were also made to procure the suggestions from the extension personnel and farmers to improve upon the existing transfer of technology systems. The important suggestions were that representative participation of farmers should be ensured while planning and implementation of programms, Kisan Mandals should be operated in a cooperative manner with other line departments. Kisan Seva Kendras should be updated from time to time. Key words :

Keyword: Transfer of Technology Systems, Kisan Mandals and Kisan seva Kendras

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