Demographic features & constraints of paddy seed supply in Raipur district of Chhattisgarh

Introduction

Paddy seeds are a crucial input for rice cultivation, and their price and availability can impact farmer's production decisions, costs, and ultimately, the supply of rice in the market. In India, 45 million hectares are used for rice farming; the most productive regions are West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh, while Punjab has the greatest yield. The USDA predicts that in 2023-2024, rice output would reach a record 520.5 million tons, up more than 2 percent from the previous year. Most of this growth is anticipated to come from Bangladesh, the United States, China, Pakistan, and the European Union. A yield of 3,212 kg per hectare has been determined in the 3.7 million hectares of rice fields in Chhattisgarh. After breaking the previous record of 9.8 million tonnes (MT) in 2021-22. The public sector component comprises of national Seed Corporation (NSC), State Farm Corporation (SSCS), Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) Institution and Agriculture Universities. In our Chhattisgarh state total targeted demand of paddy seed in Kharif 2023 total 90000 Qt. of different paddy varieties.

Materials and Methods

Selection of study area

This study was done in Raipur district of Chhattisgarh. Raipur district was comprised of 4 blocks viz; Tilda, Arang, Abhanpur and Dharshiwa Among them all blocks are selected through random sampling method. Simple random sampling techniques are used in villages selection. The Raipur district holds 3rd position in area, production & productivity of paddy (467.96 thousand metric tonnes in 159.32thousand-hectare area and productivity was 3239 kg hectare) was selected for the study purpose. And from that ten major private vender and major public sector unit will be taken in consideration.

Analytical Procedures Tabular Analysis

The data collected will be presented in the tabular from to facilitate easy comparison.

Percentage formula

The percentage formula is used to find the share of a whole in terms of 100. Using this formula, you can represent a number as a fraction of 100.

Percentage (Value/Total Value) x100% increase [(New number -Original number)/Original number] x 100.

Garrett's ranking technique

Garrett's ranking Technique is a tool that is commonly utilized to evaluate a variable that uses mean scores expressed in ranks.

There are 24 methods available for converting orders of constraints and benefits into numerical ratings. Garrett and Woodworth (1969)'s table was used to convert the percentage position of each rank into scores. Each factor had the scores of individual respondents added together and divided by the total number of respondents who had scores added. All constraints had their mean scores arranged in descending order and were ranked accordingly.

Results and Discussion

Demographical characteristics of the Respondent

Demographic characters are population based data which represent the factors such as age, education level, occupation, geographical location and gender etc. This profile includes various socio-economics consideration to identify the socio-economics status of the average dealers in the area under study. This includes age, education and gender of the respondents. To overcome their constraints follows by supply should be adopted  The seed should be offered at a remunerative price and loyalty programs or incentives should be offered for repeat customers to increase affordability to customers.  To understand customer need by govt. and private sector should ensure that trusted  source can be provided to guarantee high quality seed and pure seed.  To fulfill the demand, the department should achieve its target (public sector as well as private sector). And for this the public sector should be encouraged so that the farmers can benefit from it.  Social media platforms (Mobile, Television, radio, News Paper, Pomplet etc.) should  be used for effective communication source and Kisan Chaupal should be organized for farmer awareness.  We will aware the farmer about the particular crop and quality of the seed so that he  can take appropriate decisions according to his problems.  Develop an efficient distribution network with the help of digital marketing for easy access.  High quality seed like Vikram TCR, CG 1919, Protazine, Zinco Rice MS developed by  IGKV in recent years should be recommended for cultivation.  HYV of IGKV should also be supplied/ registered for seed distribution channel of seed corporation of C.G.

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