Impact of Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Changing the Annual Income of the Farmers in Barwani District of Madhya Pradesh, India

Abstract

The farming community needs training to develop their skills and knowledge. The economic condition of the farming community can be improved through various trainings. This study was carried out in Barwani districts of Madhya Pradesh. The total sample consisted of 240 farmers as respondents of the study. This study showed that the upper part of the farmers were found in the low category and the change in annual income (<one Lakh rupees) about the agricultural technology was noted due to Krishi Vigyan Kendra conducting various skill development programs and activities. Of the fourteen variables, age, caste and family size were found to have no significant relationship with the annual increase in income due to the program. Majority 75.00 percent of the respondents said that KVK was established in the district headquarters and it was far away from the villages because Barwani district has the headquarters of KVK in the district headquarters. Farmers need continuous education to stay abreast of the rapidly changing developments in agriculture so that they can use technology and new tools to modernize their operations and increase their income.