Deliberation of private input dealers towards public extension services delivery system: An approach based on subjectivity analysis

Abstract

The present study was attempted to subjectively assess the amenability & readiness of private input dealers in deliverance of dairy and other livestock extension services. “Q Methodology†was the technique adopted and the method was carried out in the selected Kancheepuram and Villupuram districts of Tamil Nadu state involving 26 identified input dealers, handling dairy and other livestock input items. The attentiveness of the respondents towards their inclusion in the public extension services system’, were estimated subjectively with the help of attitude statements. Principle Component Analysis (PCA) method of statistical estimation was done and the categorized statements were clubbed into four identified discourses based on the obtained Eigen values. Q methodology – subjectivity analysis classified on four defined discourses viz., “Risks and opportunities in the endeavorâ€, “Socio-economic empowerment in the undertakingâ€, “Elements of collaboration in the endeavor†and “Possible refraining behavior / escapism in the processâ€; in a nutshell had cued positive agreement of input dealers to the statements supporting to their inclusion in public extension service stream.