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September 16, 2025

Perception of tribal farmers towards technological demonstrations conducted by Krishi Vigyan Kendra Kanker, Chhattisgarh

RSRajesh SarkarJawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya PRParvez RajanUniversity of Calicut KBKamini BishtJawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya

Key Points

47.27% of farmers had a less favorable perception of On Farm Trials, highlighting concerns over traditional methods.
52.74% of beneficiaries reported a more favorable view of Front Line Demonstrations, emphasizing the importance of modern agricultural techniques.
Assessment included 110 beneficiaries across six villages, providing a comprehensive understanding of technological impact.
The findings illustrate a positive shift in farmers’ perspectives, indicating an increase in knowledge and economic benefits.

Abstract

AbstractKrishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) is an innovative science based institution which conducts OFT for technology assessment and refinement; and FLD to promptly demonstrate the latest agricultural technologies to the farmers as well as the extension workers in India. The current study was conducted in Kanker district of Chhattisgarh state during 2021-22 to assess the perception of beneficiaries towards technological demonstrations conducted by KVK. The study was conducted with 110 beneficiaries by using proportionate random sampling in 6 villages under 3 blocks. The findings of the study revealed that the majority 47.27 per cent of the beneficiaries had a less favourable perception towards On Farm Trials and 52.74 per cent of the beneficiaries had a more favourable perception towards Front Line Demonstration conducted by KVK. Based on the findings of the study, it can be concluded that KVK changed the perspective of the tribal farmers from traditional to modern technologies, which helped in uplifting their economic status and enhancing their knowledge level.

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