P. K. Lakra*, M.K. Chaturvedi, Kedar Nath Yadaw and L. R. Verma
Department of Agricultural Extension,
Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur – 492012 (C.G.), India
*Email: bhedusahu52@gmail.com
Abstract: This study was carried out in selected blocks of Surguja district of Chhattisgarh during 2011-12. A total of 160 tribal farmers were selected randomly as respondents. The study aimed to determine the socio-economic status of the hybrid rice growers. The data were collected through personal interview method with the help of well structured and pre-tested interview schedule. The findings of this study revealed that majority of the respondents were found in middle age group and educated up to primary level having medium size of family (6 to 10 members) with membership in more than one organization. Majority (66.25%) of the respondents had medium experience of hybrid rice cultivation and they were involved in Agriculture + Labour works. Maximum number of the respondents were having medium size of land holdings and surviving with the range of Rs. 20,001 to Rs. 40,000 annual income. Majority of the respondents had also obtained short term credit from co-operative societies.
Keywords: Adoption, socio-economic status, hybrid rice growers.
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