Revisting programmes for farmers developed in post independence India


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  • R N Singh

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A number of programmes were started in the post Independence period for agriculture development targeting the villagers. These were devised at different times considering villagers’ needs, and larger national requirements and advances in agricultural technology. These were for rural development in general and agriculture development in particular. The programmes have a sound conceptual framework. At present there are programmes for every section of rural society and regions in the country. The programmes have significantly raised agricultural productivity and rural prosperity. However, there is a great scope for rise in agricultural productivity because of low adoption of agricultural technology among farmers. The knowledge of agricultural technology among farmers is a prerequisite to accelerated adoption of agricultural technology. Adequate knowledge will motivate and inspire them to try and practice whatever is feasible in their situation. At that juncture, of course, the development agency has to be ready with effective agricultural inputs supply system, remunerative price of farm produce and marketing facility to fulfill farmers’ demands. A vigorous effort by development personnel is needed to facilitate adoption of techniques by farmers because it is the farmer who cultivates the farm and takes decision for adoption of agricultural technology.

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  • R N Singh
    Ex. Principal Scientist (Agriculture Extension)
    C-174, Krishna Nagar, New Pali Road,
    Jodhpur-342005

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Singh, R. N. (2015). Revisting programmes for farmers developed in post independence India. Indian Farming, 63(2). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IndFarm/article/view/53933