Impact assessment of Krishi Vigyan Kendra training programme on mushroom cultivation in western Rajasthan


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  • K L Meena Central Arid Zone Research Institute, KrishiVigyan Kendra, Pali-Marwar (Rajasthan)-306401
  • Dheeraj Singh Central Arid Zone Research Institute, KrishiVigyan Kendra, Pali-Marwar (Rajasthan)-306401

Abstract

The study investigated the effectiveness of training programme on mushroom cultivation provided to 120 trainees by Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI), Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Pali of Rajasthan. About 69 per cent of the topics of mushroom training programme were perceived to be either relevant on highly relevant. Also, about 75per cent of the respondents rated the topics of the programme either as most useful or useful. The topics such as cultivation of oyster mushroom, bed setting and spacing, and sterilization of straw received a high mean score for relevance and utility. About 80per cent of the respondents perceived the programme either effective on highly effective. About 60 per cent of the trainees were confident enough to start mushroom cultivation after the training.

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2015-05-30

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2015-05-30

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Meena, K. L., & Singh, D. (2015). Impact assessment of Krishi Vigyan Kendra training programme on mushroom cultivation in western Rajasthan. Mushroom Research, 23(1). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/MR/article/view/49026