Problem Faced by Students of SKNAU, Jobner Regarding Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE)

Abstract

The students READY (Rural Entrepreneurship Awareness Development Yojana) programme aims to provide rural entrepreneurship awareness, practical experience in real-life situation in rural agriculture and creating awareness to undergraduate students about practical agriculture and allied sciences. The SKNAU, Jobner started this programme from the year 2020-21. It is not only an essential requirement for the completion of B.Sc. Agri. Degree but also is a golden opportunity for the students to develop skills and confidence to discharge their responsibilities as extension workers. The study was conducted in 4 constituent and 4 affiliated colleges of SKNAU, Jobner and a sample of 60 students from both types of colleges were selected using simple random sampling through proportional allocation method. It was found that there is a significant difference in the problem faced by the students of constituent and affiliated colleges regarding most statements of RAWE. The ranking level of the problem faced by the students of constituent and affiliated colleges was found significantly negatively correlated. The results could be improved using the increase in sample size and the sample taken from other universities too.