Constraints faced and suggestions given for the improvement of women agriculture extension functionaries

Abstract

The extension services provided to the agricultural community by extension professionals have become more diverse than ever before and will continue to evolve to meet increasing demands. The effectiveness and productivity of these services are largely dependent on the performance of the professionals delivering them. In this purview the present study was conducted Elicit the constraints faced and suggestions given for the improvement of women agriculture extension functionaries. This study was conducted in the year 2023-2024 in Shivamogga and Chikkamagalur districts under of Karnataka State by considering 120 respondents. Data collection was done by structured questionnaire and personal interview method and e-mail by using structured schedule. Frequency, Percentage and Ranking were used for data analysis. The major obstacles that limited the ability of women agriculture extension functionaries to demonstrate their job competence and performance were identified Less number of ICTs tools, Lack of transport facility, Political interference and Over burden of work. Further, to overcome the challenges, women agricultural extension functionaries suggested Provision of government vehicle, Higher officers should reward staff to motivate, Development of online platforms for technology transfer, Appointment of the vacant supporting staff and efficient allocation of operational resources could improve their competence and performance levels.