Extent of Adoption and Constraints Perceived by the Beneficiaries in Adoption of National Food Security Mission (NFSM) on Pulses

Abstract

The present study was conducted to examine the extent of adoption and constraints faced by beneficiaries in adoption of NFSM-Pulses scheme in selected districts of Kalyana Karnataka region of Karnataka state. Multistage random sampling technique was used for selection of respondents. A total of 90 beneficiaries were chosen from three districts of Kalyana Karnataka region. Descriptive statistics and Garrett’s ranking technique was carried out to examine the adoption level and rank the constraints, respectively. The finding of the study indicated that majority of the farmers adopted different intervention of NFSM scheme in that HYV seeds, seed treatment and crop rotation shows 100 per cent adoption. However, poor quality of inputs/machinery supplied under scheme, bias in selection of beneficiary, irregular fallow up by the concerned officer for implementation of scheme, lack of effective capacity building programme/training were the major constraints. The findings emphasize that while the NFSM aims to support pulse production, significant barriers must be addressed to enhance its effectiveness and reach.