Constraints faced by Block Technology Managers (BTMs) working under Centrally Sponsored Scheme Agricultural Technology Management Agency (CSS-ATMA) in Assam while performing their jobs

The present study was undertaken to examine the constraints encountered by Block Technology Managers (BTMs) working under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme Agricultural Technology Management Agency (CSS-ATMA) in Assam during the discharge of their official duties. A purposive sampling technique was employed to select a sample of 60 BTMs for the study. The data collected through questionnaires sent through e-mails. The data were analysed using statistical tools as frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, coefficient of variation and rankings. The findings indicated that BTMs experienced several job-related problems that affected their work performance. The most critical constraint reported was the irregular release of funds for extension activities and delayed payment of monthly salaries to contractual staff, which ranked first with a frequency of 55 respondents (91.66%). This was followed by the Imbalance in present salary and present economic situation, ranked second with a frequency of 52 respondents (86.66%). Another major problem identified was the Irregular attendance of some BTT members, which ranked third with a frequency of 46 respondents (76.66%). The study underscores the need for timely intervention by higher authorities to address these constraints, which would enhance the work efficiency and overall job productivity of Block Technology Managers under ATMA in Assam