Romash Ku. Suryawanshi1, K.N. Yadaw2, and M.L. Sharma3
Department of Agricultural Extension, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur – 492012 (C.G.), India
Email: kedar.ri03@gmail.com
Abstracts : This study was conducted in three selected block of Bastar district of Chhattisgarh. A total of 150 respondents were randomly selected from the each selected blocks for the study. The present study was undertaken to assess the socio-personal and socio-economic and psychological traits of finger millet growers in adoption of recommended finger millet production technology. The data collection was done by the use of pre-tested interview scheduled and through personal interview. Data were analyzed with help of suitable statistical analysis. The study showed that majority (74%) of the respondents belonged to middle age group (34 to 56 years), illiterate (33.34%) and leaved in joint family (63.33%) with membership in one organization. Majority (54%) of the respondents were medium farmers (2.1 to 4 ha) and the surviving with their low annual income (Up to Rs 20,000). Majority (96%) of the selected respondents had acquired credit for finger millet production.
Keywords: Finger millets, Psychological traits, Socio-personal traits, Socio-economic traits, Tribal farmers
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