Knowledge level and its association with selected independent variables of self-help group members under national rural livelihoods mission of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh

Abstract

The study aims to access the knowledge level of SHG members about National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) and its association with independent variable of Bhathat and Bharohiya block of Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh. A total of 180 respondents were selected, 90 respondents from each block. The study reveals 61.11% of respondents had medium level of knowledge about NRLM while education, land holding and annual income showed highly significant and positive correlation with knowledge level. Factors like age, family type and risk orientation were found non-significant and positively correlated to knowledge level. The findings emphasize focus on educational and extension services.