Constraints faced by rashtriya krishi vikas yojana (RKVY) beneficiaries and their suggestions
Abstract
It was observed that, nearly three fourth (i.e. 73.33%) of the beneficiaries had. medium to technology transfer in Rabi jowar
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Introduction
Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), launched in 2007, aims to promote agricultural development by enabling states to tailor interventions to local needs. Initially a 100% central assistance program, RKVY became a Centrally Sponsored Scheme in 2014 with a 60:40 funding ratio between the Center and states (90:10 for North-Eastern and Himalayan states), and 100% funding for UTs. The scheme covers a broad range of agricultural areas, including infrastructure development, agri-business models, mechanization, and technology transfer. RKVY-RAFTAAR, its revised version, focuses on enhancing productivity, reducing farmer risk, and fostering agribusiness entrepreneurship. The scheme allows states flexibility in planning and implementing projects, emphasizing value-chain production models and innovative income-generating activities like floriculture and beekeeping. It also promotes youth engagement through agribusiness and skill development initiatives.
A key component of the scheme is technology transfer, particularly through Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), which demonstrate agricultural practices to increase productivity. The study on RKVY beneficiaries will focus on evaluating the impact of these technologies on farming practices, identifying constraints faced by farmers, and gathering suggestions for improvement. It will specifically assess the adoption of technologies like intercropping and soil health practices. www.extensionjournal.com While the study's scope is limited by sample size and time constraints, its findings will offer valuable insights for policy makers and extension workers to enhance RKVY implementation and farmer engagement. Source: Government of India (2007).
Objectives
To identify the Constraints faced by the RKVY Beneficiaries and to receive the Suggestion to overcome the constraints.
Methodology
Methods of Sampling Selection of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK)
The study focused on the selection of three Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) from Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani, located in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra. These KVKs were chosen based on their involvement with Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) beneficiaries. The KVKs selected are:
• KVK Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar • KVK Tuljapur • KVK Khamgaon KVK Badnapur, which is newly established, was excluded from the study.
Selection of Talukas:
The talukas for the study were purposively selected from each KVK based on the maximum number of RKVY beneficiaries for specific crops grown in those areas. The selected talukas are: KVK Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: One taluka, Paithan, was chosen. KVK Tuljapur: Two talukas, Tuljapur and Bhoom, were chosen.
KVK Khamgaon: One taluka, Georai, was chosen.
Selection of Respondents
From each selected KVK, a total of 20 RKVY beneficiaries and 20 non-beneficiaries were selected. The respondents were chosen based on their involvement in the cultivation of two specific crops:
• Rabi Jowar ("Parbhani Moti") • Gram ("Vijay/Akash") In each KVK, respondents were randomly selected from one village where 10 RKVY beneficiaries and 10 nonbeneficiaries had cultivated Rabi Jowar, and another 10 beneficiaries and 10 non-beneficiaries who had cultivated Gram.
Thus, the villages selected for the study were KVK Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Paithan Taluka: Village Indegaon (10 beneficiaries, 10 nonbeneficiaries for each crop)
KVK Tuljapur
Tuljapur Taluka: Village Devkuruli (10 beneficiaries, 10 non-beneficiaries for each crop) Bhoom Taluka: Village Deolali (10 beneficiaries, 10 nonbeneficiaries for each crop)
KVK Khamgaon
Georai Taluka: Village Loladgaon (10 beneficiaries, 10 non-beneficiaries for each crop) Georai Taluka: Village Malegaon Bk. (10 beneficiaries, 10 non-beneficiaries for each crop) In total, 60 RKVY beneficiaries and 60 non-beneficiaries (120 respondents) were selected across the three KVKs.
Selection of Transfer of Technology
The study focused on two technologies for transfer under RKVY:
1. Rabi Jowar "Parbhani Moti" 2. Gram "Vijay/Akash"
Statistical Tools Used for Analysis of Data:
The following statistical tools were used for the analysis of data:
Frequency and Percentage: To describe the distribution of respondents and their characteristics.
Mean:
To calculate the average scores of beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries.
Standard Deviation:
To measure the spread of data points from the mean.
Karl Pearson's Coefficient of Correlation:
To study the relationship between different variables.
Z-test:
To test hypotheses and determine the statistical significance of differences.
Impact
The impact of RKVY was measured as the percentage change in the outcomes between beneficiaries and nonbeneficiaries of the RKVY program. The impact of the transfer of technology under RKVY was calculated as follows: www.extensionjournal.com
Impact of Rabi Jowar "Parbhani Moti"
Impact=Beneficiaries' Score-Non-beneficiaries' ScoreNonbeneficiaries' Score×100\text{Impact} = \frac{\text{Beneficiaries' Score} -\text{Non-beneficiaries' Score}}{\text{Non-beneficiaries' Score}} \times 100 Impact of Gram "Vijay/Akash" Impact=Beneficiaries' Score-Non-beneficiaries' Score Nonbeneficiaries' Score×100\text{Impact} = \frac{\text{Beneficiaries' Score} -\text{Non-beneficiaries' Score} {\text{Non-beneficiaries' Score} \times 100
The mean impact of RKVY was computed by summing up the impacts of the two crops (Rabi Jowar and Gram) to determine the overall effect of technology transfer.
Results and discussion
Constraints faced by RKVY beneficiaries
The schedule covered possible constraints which may hinder the impact of RKVY on its beneficiaries. The responses were noted in the schedule itself. The frequency and percentage for each constraint was worked out and presented in the given Table.
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