Impact of RKVY Programme on Income Distribution Pattern of Piggery Beneficiaries

A. Lavanya; G. Ganga Raju; J. Suresh; K. Sakunthala Devi

doi:10.56093/ijvasr.v44i2.173558

Authors

A. Lavanya Ph.D Scholar, Department of Livestock Production Management, College of Veterinary Science, SVVU, Tirupati
G. Ganga Raju Associate Professor, Department of ILFC, College of Veterinary Science, SVVU, Tirupati
J. Suresh Profesosr and Head, Department of Livestock Production Management, College of Veterinary Science, SVVU, Tirupati
K. Sakunthala Devi Senior Scientist and Head, AICRP on pigs, Tirupathi

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijvasr.v44i2.173558

Keywords:

Gini concentration ratio, Income distribution, Piggery beneficiaries, RKVY

Abstract

Rastriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) draws up plan to integrate agriculture with allied enterprises. This study aims at assessing the impact of RKVY programme on income distribution of piggery beneficiaries in Chittoor, Kadapa, Kurnool and Nellore districts of Andhra Pradesh. Thirty beneficiaries were purposively selected since they have completed 3 years of pig rearing and were personally interviewed for collection of data. The net income was found to be Rs.58,590, Rs.2,05,577 and Rs.2,70,269 in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd years, respectively. Savings increased as the years passed by. The Gini concentration ratios in respect of the income were found to be 0.6989, 0.5353, and 0.4454 in respective years.

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