Impact of KVK training programme on adoption of mustard production practices in Allahabad district of Uttar Pradesh

Abstract

The study was conducted purposively among 60 trainees and 60 non- trainees spread in 8 purposively selected villages undertaken from three blocks i.e. Chaka, Jasra and Kaundhiara blocks under the domain of KVK Allahabad district, Uttar Pradesh. Two variables taken namely, respondents’ socio-economic status, and their extent of adoption about mustard production practices. Data were collected by using pre-tested personal interview method. The collected data were tabulated, analyzed and interpreted with the help of appropriate statistical tools. Findings of the study showed that majority of trainees have medium extent of adoption about improved mustard production practices. However, in case of non- trainees were found to have low extent of adoption. Age, education, land holdings, social participation, extension participation, information source, mass media exposure, innovativeness, scientific and risk orientation were found to be positively and significantly associated with extent of adoption. The study revealed considerable difference between trainees and non-trainees.