Training Constraints and Suggestions of Farm Women in Crop Production: Evidence from Jhansi District, Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

The present study was conducted in 2022-23 in Mauranipur Block of Jhansi district of Uttar Pradesh; focusing on Training Constraints faced by Farm Women in Crop Production Technologies and subsequent venture establishment and seek suggestions to overcome the constraints by using a descriptive survey method. Both quantitative and qualitative techniques, such as structured questionnaires and pre-tested interviews were used. Total 08 blocks in Jhansi district, the Mauranipur block was selected purposively due to establishment of College of Agriculture as main Extension Source and is providing training to farmers including man and women both. The research gathers data from 120 Farm women. The data revealed that in case of most important problems, higher number of farm women expressed that lack of time to attend the training programme at peak agricultural season (ranked Ist) followed by do not like to attend training programme for long period due to family affairs (ranked IInd). The study revealed that higher number of farm women suggested that training should be conducted before commencement of season (ranked Ist) followed by training should be conducted in the timing which would be convenient for all respondents (ranked IInd).