Extent of Socio-economic Involvement of Farmers in Pratapdhan Backyard Poultry Farming under AICRP in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

Abstract

Poultry farming of hens/chickens serves to provide employment generation and becomes one of the most significant sources of income, resulting in increased household economic advantages. However, there were only a few studies available that showed the contribution of poultry to the socioeconomic statistics. The study assessed the socio-economic status of backyard poultry farmers in Udaipur district, Rajasthan, focusing on the Pratapdhan breed under the All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) conducted in 2022-23 across four villages from Girwa and Gogunda tehsils, A standardized interview schedule, formal and informal interviews, and group discussions with poultry farmers caretakers were used to collect data. Data collected from 120 farmers revealed that 76.67% had medium socio-economic status, while 14.17% and 9.17% had low and high socio-economic status, respectively. A standardized questionnaire, formal and informal interviews, and group discussions with local livestock caretakers were used to collect data. The study pointed towards the need for awareness programmes to improve the socio-economic status of poultry farmers and promote sustainable practices in rural areas.