Constraints and suggestions of the RAWEP students for effective implementation of RAWEP

Abstract

The present study was conducted at Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU), Andhra Pradesh to analyze the constraints face by the RAWEP students of ANGRAU and suggestions of the RAWEP students for the effective implementation of RAWEP. The most important constraints faced by the RAWEP students were: Non-disbursement of stipend in time, Reduced opportunity for preparation to competitive exams, Inadequate transport facilities, Inadequate guidance from teachers on ‘how’ to do things, Non- coincidence of crop season during the programme, Inadequate stipend, Commencement of the RAWEP not coinciding with the crop season, Accommodation was poor, Location of RAWEP village in semi urban area, Distant location of RAWEP villages away from DAATTC and KVKs, Non- availability of quantify food and water and suggestions offered by RAWEP students includes Release the stipend during the stay itself, Enhancement of stipend, Provide facilities like TV, Video etc to teach farmer though telefilms/documentaries, Creating congenial atmosphere for students in villages before allotment of students.