The study was conducted in Medziphema RD block of Dimapur district in Nagaland to identify the training needs of the paddy cultivators. Seven villages were selected randomly under Medziphema RD block and finally 110 households were selected based on proportionate random sampling procedure. A list of 12 major areas of training needs in relation to improved package of practices of paddy cultivation was prepared. The training areas were ranked based on Training Importance. Scores were measured on three-point continuum as Most Essential, Essential and Not Essential by giving scores of 3, 2 and 1 respectively. The primary data were collected using a pre-tested structured interview schedule by conducting personal interview. Findings revealed that majority of the farmers had medium level of training needs. Plant protection measures, subject matter relating to loan and intercultural operation were the top most training needs of the farmers and the least training need was identified in the subject related to nursery raising. The variables age and cultivation experience had negative and significant relationship with the training needs. The present study suggested that young farmers having less exposure in requisite training related to improved package of practices of paddy cultivation may be given preference for imparting training in the prioritised areas of training as identified

Keyword: Training needs; Dimapur D