IMPACT OF UNIVERSITY EXTENSION EDUCATION PROGRAMMES

Researchers
Dr. Vijay K. Mahorkar, Director of Extension Education
Niteen R. Koshti, Chief Extension Education Officer
Dr. Kailas T. Lahariya, Assistant Professor

 

 

 

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  
Yes
Yes
  
Questionaire  
Yes
Yes
  

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.

 

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

 

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
  Mean 20.7 11.2
  SD 7.9 5.2
  Range 6-36 1-25
  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
   
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
—
—

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.

 

 

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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  • 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.

 

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)

 

 

Kirtankar Mela

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
    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
 
Total
 89 4642

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.

 

 

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
    Frequency of visiting ATIC (n=41) 
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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 —
 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
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 * Sum of percentage is more than 100 due to multiple responses    

 

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
 
Opinion towards University (n=459)
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