| IMPACT
OF UNIVERSITY EXTENSION EDUCATION PROGRAMMES |
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• Methodology
Adopted for all Evaluations
Theme of research: Group Dynamics
Sub Theme: Impact Assessment
1. What is Evaluated?
Ans. University Extension Education Programmes
2. Purpose of Evaluation
Ans. To assess the impact of ongoing Extension Programmes
/ activities on selected Indicators.
3. Who will use the evaluation? How will they use it
Who / users How will
they use the information
Nodal Agency Whether to continue the programme or discontinued
Sponsoring agencies
4. How others involved in the evaluation.
Data Collection
Analysis
Writing and Interpretation of data
Reporting
5. What questions will the evaluation
seek to answer ?
To know about changes in KASA of farmers.
* Knowledge
* Attitude
* Skills
* Adoption
* Opinion
* Reactions etc.
6. What information do you need to answer the questions
?
| What I wish to Know |
Indicators-How I knew it. |
| Knowledge changes |
Suitable scale / tests |
| Adoption |
Suitable scale / tests |
| Constraints |
Ranking |
| Personal Attributes |
Self Rating scale |
| Satisfaction |
Scale of Haque 1981 |
7. When is the evaluating needed.
Before implementation, Midterm activities, Final Evaluation
8. What resources is needed ?
time, money.
9. What sources of information will you use.
Existing information, Original as well as secondary data,
Observations, Pictorial Records
10. What data collection methods used.
* Survey
* Interviews
* Observations
* Group techniques
* Tests
* Photos, videos
* Document review
11. What data collection procedures will be used ?
Research design :-
1) Exploratory design
2) Expost-facto design
3) Experimental design for comparison of sample
Method |
Before
programme |
During
Programme |
Immediately
after |
later |
| Interview
Schedule |
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Yes |
Yes |
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| Questionaire |
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Yes |
Yes |
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12. How is data analyzed ?
Data Analysis methods :- Frequency, Mean , Percentage, ‘t
‘ test for comparing means
13. Who is responsible :- Investigators
14. How will the information be interpreted by whom ?
By the Directorate for sponsoring institutes / agencies
and by the university
15.How will the evaluation be communicated and shared
| To whom |
When / where / how to present |
| Sponsoring agencies |
As an when required |
| Scientists |
As an when required |
| Government |
As an when required |
16. Implementation plan :- Timeline
and responsibilities
17. Management chart :- One year
18. Budget :- Not Applicable.
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Krishak
Vigyan Manch
Krishak Vigyan Manch organized by
KVK’s
| Sr. No. |
Name Of KVK&
District |
Number of KVM Organized
|
Number of Registered
farmers |
| 1 |
KVK, Ghatkhed Dist. Amravati |
29 |
3413 |
| 2 |
KVK, Sindewahi Dist. Chandrapur |
29 |
1317 |
| 3 |
KVK, Sonapur Dist. Gadchiroli |
29 |
1161 |
| 4 |
KVK, Selsura, Dist. Wardha |
29 |
1069 |
| 5 |
KVK, Sakoli Dist. Bhandara |
29 |
745 |
| 6 |
KVK, Yavatmal, Dist. Yavatmal |
29 |
1037 |
| 7 |
KVK, C.I.C.R. Nagpur |
19 |
565 |
| 8 |
KVK, Hiwara, Dist. Gondia |
27 |
500 |
| 9 |
KVK, Jalgaon Jamod Dist. Buldhana |
29 |
921 |
| 10 |
KVK, Karda Dist. Washim |
29 |
1005 |
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Total |
278 |
11733 |
* Number of KVM programmes held at all
centers of Dr. PDKV-1065.
* Number of farmers registered - 19303. |
Krishi
Vigyan Manch Impact
Farmers
visiting KVM based on distance of their villages from KVM
| Distance in KM |
Percent farmers |
| <10 |
-- |
| 11 – 10 |
20.00 |
| 21 – 30 |
6.66 |
| 31 – 40 |
10.00 |
| 41 - 50 |
36.67 |
| > 51 |
26.67 |
Frequency of visit in KVM
| Frequency of attendance |
Number |
Percent |
| Up to 5 |
10 |
33.33 |
| 5 to 10 |
03 |
10.00 |
| 10 to 15 |
05 |
16.67 |
| 15 to 20 |
02 |
6.67 |
| 20 to 25 |
03 |
10.00 |
| 25 to 30 |
-- |
-- |
| 31 to above |
07 |
23.33 |
Knowledge level of the participants
and non-participants
Sr
No |
Categorization |
Participants
(N= 30)
|
Non Participants
(N= 30) |
| 1 |
Low knowledge
(Answered up to 13 out of 39 questions)
|
F |
%0 |
F |
% |
| 08 |
26.66 |
23 |
73.33 |
| 2 |
Medium knowledge
(Answered between 14 to 26 out of 39 questions)
|
15 |
50.00 |
07 |
23.33 |
| 3 |
High knowledge
(Answered 27 and above out of 39 questions) |
07 |
23.33 |
00 |
0.00 |
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Mean |
20.7 |
11.2 |
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SD |
7.9 |
5.2 |
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Range |
6-36 |
1-25 |
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t value |
14.9** |
Knowledge level of
the participants and non-participants
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| Adoption
of the tips given in KVM about Soybean cultivation (N = 60) |
Sr.
No. |
Tips |
Practicising
prior to KVM participation |
Began
Practicising after KVM participation |
Intend
to practice in the future |
No
plans to adopt |
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|
F |
% |
F |
% |
F |
% |
F |
% |
| 1 |
Selection of Soil
(Well drain ph ranging 6.5 to 7.5 )
|
02 |
3.33 |
26 |
43.33 |
09 |
15.00 |
-- |
-- |
| 2 |
Seed treatment
3 gm Thirum / kg
1 gm Carbendizum / kg
4 gm Tricoderma / kg
|
02 |
3.33 |
27 |
45.00 |
31 |
51.66 |
-- |
-- |
| 3 |
Seed treatment
with biofertilizers
( Rhizobium (J ) + PSB 250 gm/10 kg )
|
02 |
3.33 |
27 |
45.00 |
31 |
51.66 |
-- |
-- |
| 4 |
Sowing time
third week of June to 2nd week of July or after 75 to
100 mm rains
|
53 |
88.33 |
07 |
11.66 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
| 5 |
Sowing method Depth – not more than 4 cm across
the slope |
10 |
16.66 |
32 |
53.33 |
09 |
15.00 |
-- |
-- |
| 6 |
Seed rate
30 kg per acre
|
57 |
95 |
03 |
5.00 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
| 7 |
Fertilizer application
30 kg N and 75 kg P
|
02 |
3.33 |
39 |
65.00 |
21 |
35 |
-- |
-- |
| 8 |
Intercrops
Tur-Soybean (1:2 or 2:4)
|
47 |
78.33 |
12 |
20 |
01 |
1.66 |
-- |
-- |
| 9 |
Weed management
Before Sowing
Basalin 45 %, Treflon 48 %
Pre-emergence
Lasso 50 %, Metachlor Dual 50 %
|
02 |
3.33 |
29 |
48.33 |
29 |
48.33 |
-- |
-- |
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| Perceived
Impact of KVM on individual abilities of the farmers, farm
women (N=60) |
| Atributes |
Mean before KVM |
Mean after KVM |
Difference in levels
attended by respondents |
Paired t value |
| Self confidence |
3.57 |
8.40 |
4.83 |
16.8* |
| Leadership level |
3.55 |
8.50 |
4.95 |
18.2** |
| Social Relationship Developed |
3.35 |
8.58 |
5.23 |
17.2** |
| Decision making ability |
3.47 |
8.33 |
4.88 |
18.3** |
| Economic freedom level |
4.25 |
8.20 |
3.98 |
12.7** |
| Freedom of expression |
4.40 |
8.53 |
4.15 |
14.6** |
| Identity as an individual |
3.77 |
8.62 |
4.85 |
17.1** |
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Feed
Back From Scientist
*Co-ordination
among different division in the University is strengthened.
*Farmer-scientist and farmer-farmer-scientist linkages developed
* Feed-back received from farmers helps to researchers for
refinement of agricultural technologies.
* Farmers participation in the university organised programme
is increasing.
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Workshop on “Role of Media in Agricultural Extension”
Recommendations
• Frequent gathering is required
for TOT by SAU, SAD & Media Personnel
• Technology Generation and Technology Transfer should
go simultaneously
• There should be 24 hour Agricultural Channel in
public sector
• There should be Head line coverage about Agriculture
• Media should verify success stories on its economics
• Training on writing quality, reliable and correct
information by writers, editors and reporters should be
arranged
• Developmental policies of Government for rural sector
should bring for understanding before initiation through
media
• Such Workshops should be arranged for District and
Taluka level media personnel by involving progressive farmers,
media and scientists
• Training to the agricultural scientists/needed on
writing the articles that will be acceptable by media
• Practical utility of technology on farmers fields
shall be focused on front page of newspapers
• Organize special workshops / trainings for rural
mass media workers so that they can focus the grass root
problems of farmers.
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Conclusions
• The relation between media
and University is strengthened.
• District news paper Association have arranged special
visit to University campus after the workshop.
• Many news of University are published in State Editions
of Newspaper at prominent pages.
• Numbers of news in newspapers has been increased
compared to last year.
• Press have started demanding news from themselves.
• Krushikonnati, Agro Won and Sakal have written a
special articles on University Activities.
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Shivar
Pheri
Main Findings …
| * Sixty nine percent farmers
get aware about Shivar Pheri from Newspapers. Thirty
one percent obtained information from State Department
of Agriculture and friends respectively. |
| *Seventy three percent farmers
visited Shivar Pheri at their own pocket expenses. This
clearly indicates that interest & confidence of
Farmers in the University activities. |
| *Ninety percent farmers quoted
their objective in coming Shivar Pheri were to acquire
knowledge on New Agricultural Technologies. 10 percent
farmers showed their interest in purchasing seed and
other things. |
| *Thirty nine percent farmers
reported that their objectives in attending Shivar Pheri
were completely met. Sixty one percent reported that
their objectives were met to some extent. |
| *Seventy one percent farmers
expressed high satisfaction towards time allotted for
Charcha Satra. Sixty three percent expressed satisfaction
over the replies given by the scientists. |
| *Fifty percent gain in knowledge
about new agricultural technologies was noticed in case
of Seventy three percent farmers due to interaction
with scientists on field and Charcha Satra. |
Sample Views …
| *Received lot of information
in lesser time- Shri. Avinash Kanhaiyalal Hatwar, Bhandara |
| *Upgradation of knowledge in
Shivar Pheri will definitely change the life of farmers-
Shri. Mukinda Bhade, At. Post: Jamb, Tq: Samudrapur,
Dist: Wardha |
| *Shivar Pheri should be organized
twice in a year- Shri. Jugalkishore Pimple, At. Mundgaon,Tq.
Akot, Dist: Akola |
| *Publicity is less. Information
should reach into village- Shri. Rajesh B. Khambalkar,
At. Gorwha, Dist: Akola |
| *Mini Charcha Satra should
be arranged on respective spots- Shri. Chandrashekar
Bapurao Mohad, At.Khandala, Dist: Akola |
| *I am completely satisfied with
the organization & guidance provided by the scientists
of University during Shivar Pheri-Shri. Gyaneshwar P.
Ingle, At. Karla, Dist: Akola |
| *Some tips noted during Shivar
Pheri & hopefully will prove beneficial in future-
Shri. Bhojraj T. Sarode, At. Godhani Rly. Dist: Nagpur |
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Opinion of farmers about Shivar Pheri
(n=169) |
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Kirtankar
Mela |
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Details of Kirtankar / Pravachankar
Mela
| Sr. No. |
Name of KVK and
District |
Date on which Mela
organized |
No. of Participants
(Kirtankar/ Pravachankar) |
| 1 |
KVK Ghatkhed, (Amravati) |
05.09.2009 |
71 |
| 2 |
KVK, Sindewahi, (Chandrapur) |
05.09.2009 |
95 |
| 3 |
KVK, Sonapur, (Gadchiroli) |
05.09.2009 |
76 |
| 4 |
KVK Selsura, (Wardha) |
05.09.2009 |
84 |
| 5 |
KVK, Sakoli, (Bhandara) |
05.09.2009 |
550 |
| 6 |
KVK, Yavatmal, (Yavatmal) |
05.09.2009 |
295 |
| 7 |
KVK ,Durgapur, (Amravati) |
05.09.2009 |
63 |
| 8 |
KVK Hiwara, ( Gondia) |
05.09.2009 |
120 |
| 9 |
KVK, Jalgaon, Jamod (Buldhana) |
05.09.2009 |
285 |
| 10 |
KVK, Karda, (Washim) |
05.09.2009 |
53 |
| 11 |
Dr. PDKV, Akola |
05.09.2008 |
350 |
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Total |
2042 |
Impact of Kirtankar Mela …Some
Cases
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Training
of Krishi Doots
Details of Krishi Doot Trainings
| Sr. No. |
Name of KVK and
District |
Number of Training
programmes |
Number of Krishidoots
trained |
| 1 |
KVK Ghatkhed Dist. Amravati |
04 |
79 |
| 2 |
KVK, Sindewahi Dist. Chandrapur |
07 |
100 |
| 3 |
KVK, Sonapur Dist. Gadchiroli |
05 |
45 |
| 4 |
KVK Selsura, Dist. wardha |
06 |
503 |
| 5 |
KVK, Sakoli Dist. Bhandara |
15 |
564 |
| 6 |
KVK, Yavatmal, Dist. Yavatmal |
19 |
1910 |
| 7 |
KVK, CICR Nagpur |
01 |
51 |
| 8 |
KVK Hiwara, Dist. Gondia |
18 |
1109 |
| 9 |
KVK, Durgapur, Dist. Akola |
01 |
32 |
| 10 |
KVK, Jalgaon Jamod Dist. Buldhana |
07 |
99 |
| 11 |
KVK, Karda Dist. Washim |
06 |
150 |
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Total |
89 |
4642 |
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Achievements
of Krishi Doot Trainings
| The trained Krishi Doots from
different villages have started different Units by forming
groups at village level with the guidance of KVK Selsura. |
| Krishi Doots are sending trainees
for specialized trainings organized by KVKs. |
| Krishi Doots are acting as strong
linkage between KVK scientists and farmers. |
| Vinay Mahajan and Shri. Shankar
Bhoyar, trained Krishi Doots of Isapur ,Dist. Wardha
have started the seed production programme of coriander
and fenugreek. |
| Shri. Mukul Pathak
of Dist. Wardha has started commercial drumstick nursery. |
| Shri. Vaibhav Ughade of Dist.
Wardha has started intensive cultivation of capsicum
under net house. |
| Krishi Doots have taken lead
in formation of 23 farmers club in Gondia Distrist.
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Agriculture
Technology Information Centre (ATIC) |
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Satisfaction
with Behaviour of ATIC Staff (n=41)
| Response Category |
Highly Dissatisfied |
Dissatisfied |
Undecided |
Satisfied |
Highly Satisfied |
| Behaviour |
12 |
20 |
12 |
49 |
07 |
| Responsiveness |
12 |
15 |
15 |
43 |
15 |
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Impact on Visitors (Degree of Improvement
%) (n=41)
Indicators |
Great
Improvement |
Quite
some Improvement |
Medium
Improvement |
Hardly
any Improvement |
| Knowledge on Agriculture |
12.5 |
39.1 |
29.4 |
16.0 |
| Confidence in using Agricultural Technologies |
14.8 |
25.8 |
21.2 |
38.2 |
| Adoption of ATIC Products |
8.1 |
38.7 |
43.5 |
9.7 |
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Frequency
of visiting ATIC (n=41)
| Sr. no. |
Frequency of visit |
Visit |
| 1 |
1 time a year |
03 |
| 2 |
2 times a year |
09 |
| 3 |
3-4 times a year |
29 |
| 4 |
5-10 times a year |
-- |
| 5 |
More than 10 times a year |
-- |
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Types
of Enquiries made at ATIC (2009-10)
| Sr. No. |
Purpose of Enquiry |
2009-10 (%)* |
| 1 |
Seed varieties |
53.65 |
| 2 |
Planting Material |
41.46 |
| 3 |
Plant Protection |
58.53 |
| 4 |
Farm Literature |
70.73 |
| 5 |
Agro- based Enterprises |
17.07 |
| 6 |
Farm Implements |
43.90 |
| 7 |
Other enquiries |
12.19 |
* Sum of percentage is more than 100 due to multiple responses
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Agricultural
Exhibition 2009, Gondia |
Objective
of Participation (N= 459)
| Sr. No. |
Objective |
Frequency |
Percent |
| 1 |
To know Government Schemes |
06 |
1.30 |
| 2 |
To acquire new knowledge |
423 |
92.16 |
| 3 |
To purchase seeds |
15 |
3.27 |
| 4 |
To purchase something new |
15 |
3.27 |
Rating to University exhibition (N
= 459)
| Sr. No. |
Rating |
Frequency |
Percent |
| 1 |
Outstanding |
40 |
8.71 |
| 2 |
Excellent |
312 |
67.97 |
| 3 |
Good |
45 |
9.8 |
| 4 |
Average |
31 |
6.75 |
| 5 |
Poor |
31 |
6.75 |
Degree of Satisfaction about Charcha
Satra
| Sr. No. |
Satisfaction indicators |
Degree of Satisfaction
(n=459) |
% level of satisfaction |
| Highly satisfied |
Moderately Satisfied |
Least satisfied |
Percent |
| 1 |
Topics of Charcha Satra |
289 |
102 |
68 |
82.71 |
| 2 |
Resource persons |
180 |
159 |
80 |
60.85 |
| 3 |
Time allotted for Charcha Satra |
170 |
206 |
83 |
60.85 |
| 4 |
Answer to queries |
182 |
216 |
61 |
62.23 |
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| Opinion
towards University (n=459) |
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| Number
of Farmers Visited University |
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| Study
Tours of Farmers in University |
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