Constraint Analysis of RBK Services at Farmers Level and VAA Level in Annamayya District of Andhra Pradesh, India
K. Madhuri *
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kalikiri, Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Lam, Guntur-522034, India.
G.S. Panduranga
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kalikiri, Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Lam, Guntur-522034, India.
S. Soma Sekhar
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kalikiri, Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Lam, Guntur-522034, India.
Y. Peeru Saheb
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kalikiri, Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Lam, Guntur-522034, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The present study was conducted during the year 2023-24 by following Ex-Post-Facto research design with objective of studying the constraints and suggestions of the Village Agriculture Assistants (VAAs) and farmers regarding RBK services. A total of 60 RBK staff and 60 farmers of Annamayya District from 30 mandals were interviewed with help of pre structured interview schedule. The results of the study revealed that major constraints faced by the VAAs were Daily Updating of Digital APPs consuming more time (86.66%) followed by Lack of need based training to VAAs (81.66%). The major suggestions were reducing work load followed by more capacity building programmes should be conducted. The major constraints faced by the famers towards RBK services were non availability of fertilizers on time (85.00 %) followed by Non-availability of improved varieties of seed/breeds /fertilizers (75.00%). The major suggestions were Timely supply of fertilizers followed by the availability of improved varieties of seed/breeds /fertilizers. The findings of the study will aid policy makers to formulate new interventions for improving the services of RBK.
Keywords: RBKs, constraints, VAAs, farmers