Extent of use of information communication technology by extension personnel of KVKs

Abstract

The present investigation entitled “Extent of Use of Information Communication Technology by Extension Personnel of KVKs” was conducted with the objective to compare the extent of use of ICT by KVK extension personnel of Punjab and Karnataka states for acquiring & disseminating the knowledge. The study was conducted in selected KVKs of Punjab and Karnataka states. Fifty per cent of the KVKs under the jurisdiction of SAUs from each of the state were selected by simple proportionate random sampling method. Out of total 17 KVKs, Punjab was represented by nine KVKs, while out of total 30 KVKs, Karnataka was represented by 15 KVKs. 51 respondents from Punjab and 73 respondents of Karnataka KVKs were selected for the study, totaling to 124 respondents. Majority of the KVK extension personnel of both the states always used google search engine for acquiring knowledge under different purposes. Majority of the respondents of both the states always used telephone/ mobile phone, camera, SMS service system and whatsapp (social media application) for disseminating knowledge to farmers. Overall maximum number of ICT and tools were used for updating knowledge and giving advice to farmers. It was suggested that more trainings should be conducted for increasing the extent of use of ICT for reaching maximum number of population.