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ThesisItem Open Access Adoption of Selected Home Science Technologies in Northern Karnataka(University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, 2016-06) Patil, Shivaleela P.; Sankangoudar, SurekhaThe study was undertaken in the year 2015-2016 in Belgum, Dharwad and Haveri districts of Northern Karnataka with the sample size of 120 rural women (SHG members) to know their knowledge level, extent of adoption, problems in adoption and information needs of rural women about home science technologies. Majority of rural women had medium level of knowledge with respect to developmental mile stones and stimulating play materials (55.00 %), importance of food and food pyramid (54.16 %), consumer education and standard signs (36.66 %) and stain removal (48.33 %). Higher per cent of rural women had medium level of adoption with respect to developmental mile stones and stimulating play materials (45.83 %), importance of food and food pyramid (45.00 %), consumer education and standard signs (43.33 %) and stain removal (45.00 %). Results showed that regarding adoption of home science technologies for all the technologies under study 43-45 per cent of women belonged to the medium category of adoption. Majority of rural women expressed the problems on expensive to purchase sophisticated toys, lack of storage facilities for perishable food, non- availability of fruits and vegetables in local market, difficulty in understanding the signs and symbols used on products and lack of time respectively. Regarding information needs, most of the rural women expressed the information needs on agarbatti making, followed by soap powder making, value addition to food products, marketing of food products, decorative items and mending and repairing of cloths, clothing construction respectively.ThesisItem Open Access Knowledge, Opinion and Nutritional Status of Rural School Children Participating in Mid Day Meal Programme(University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, 2016-06) Singh, Neha; Badiger, ChhayaMid-day meal programme was launched as a centrally sponsored programme on 15th August 1995. Hence, to study the knowledge and opinion of target groups, constraints faced by the teachers, attendance and nutritional status of school children, the comparative study was conducted in the purposively selected two villages; Garag and Yettingudda of Dharwad district of northern Karnataka and two villages; Simarddha and Bhojla of Jhansi district of Uttar Pradesh. A total of 120 school children studying in 5th, 6th and 7th standards, 120 parents, 40 community leaders and 23 teachers from both Dharwad and Jhansi region were selected as sample size. The overall sample constituted 303 respondents. The data was collected by using structured interview schedule and nutritional anthropometric measurements were also recorded. Suitable statistical tools were properly used to analyse the data. The study shows that most of (96.70 %) the school children, parents (80.80 %), teachers (100 %) and community leaders (92.50 %) belonged to high knowledge level. Most of (92.50 %) the school children, parents (89.20 %), large majority of (78.30 %) teachers and community leaders (92.50 %) had most favourable opinion about mid day meal programme. Major constraint faced by teachers (87.00 %) was not providing any training under the programme. The attendance of the school children was 90.43 per cent. The significant difference was found in mean weight and height of school children of both the regions according to their age. According to Indian Academy of Pediatrics classification, school children (30.00 %) in Dharwad region belonged to Grade II and Grade III malnutrition each and in Jhansi region, 36.70 per cent school children belonged to Grade II malnutrition.ThesisItem Open Access Training Need Identification and Job Satisfaction of Subject Matter Specialists (SMSS) of Krishi Vigyan Kendras in Karnataka(University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, 2016-06) Ramannanavar, Akshata; Nagnur, ShobhaKrishi Vigyan Kendras are district level knowledge and resource centers, engaged in frontline extension through development and dissemination of location specific technologies in agriculture and allied sector with the help of multi-disciplinary team i.e., Subject Matter Specialists. The present study on “Training need identification and job satisfaction of subject matter specialists (SMSs) of Krishi Vigyan Kendras in Karnataka” has been conducted. The questionnaire was mailed to all the KVK, SMSs out of these a total of 120 SMSs were responded. The collected data was subjected to appropriate statistical analysis. The SMSs were mainly between the ages of 38-50 with the qualification of master degree. Majority (74.16 %) of the respondents had less than 11 years of job experience. The SMSs were having medium to high (98.34 %) level of job performance. The overall job satisfaction index was found to be 74.57. Most of the SMSs (95.00 %) fully agreed that mandates of KVK were most applicable to their job. The general training areas of SMSs were human resource development, extension methodologies and approaches, information and communication technologies, crop production technologies, climate change and agricultural policies and finance. The specific areas of trainings demanded by SMSs are: Horticulture; horticultural crop production and post-harvest technology, Home Science; post-harvest technologies, income generating activities, Entomology; integrated pest management, economic entomology, Plant Protection; plant protection measures, production and use of bio agents, Agronomy; crop production techniques, soil conservation methods, Soil Science; soil nutrient management, soil analysis, Agricultural Extension; scientific writing and communication skills, information and communication technologies and Animal Science and Fisheries Science; sustainable dairy farming, entrepreneurship and marketing aspects. The SMSs faced many constraints namely difficulty in disseminating technologies, too much report writing, lack of interest among farmers, untimely supply of budget and lack of freedom of expression.ThesisItem Open Access Effectiveness of Foundation Course Training Conducted by the Staff Training Unit(University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, 2016-06) Natagall, Roopa U.; Nagnur, ShobhaThe Staff Training Unit (STU), Directorate of Extension, University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Dharwad is organizing institutional, field oriented training programmes for various personnel of private, government and quasi-government organizations. The Foundation Course Training is one such course where the Agricultural Officers of the Karnataka State Department of Agriculture (KSDA) are trained. The present investigation was undertaken to study the effectiveness of foundation course organized by STU of UAS, Dharwad. The study was conducted in seven districts viz. Dharwad, Gadag, Belagavi, Haveri, Vijayapur, Baglakot and Uttar Kannada under the jurisdiction of UAS, Dharwad. The sample for the study consisted of 150 officials of the KSDA who had attended the foundation course training during 2013-14. Mailed questionnaire method was used to collect the data and data were analysed using correlation, frequencies and percentages. The study revealed that, 92.70 per cent of trainees were fully satisfied with training atmosphere and break timings during the training. Between 86 – 88 per cent were fully satisfied with facilities provided in the classroom, food and accommodation, preparation of lectures and clarity of presentation. About 86 per cent of trainees were partially satisfied with balance of theory-practical ratio followed by duration of training (81.30 %). Majority of the trainees (66.00 %) expressed that training programmes organized on Integrated Pest Management and Integrated Farming Systems were most useful. Seventy per cent of the trainees were in high job performance category, while 30 per cent were in medium performance category. Nearly 93 per cent of trainees had high knowledge about Information and Communication Technology, 90 per cent had high knowledge about extension methods and tools, 78.70 per cent had high knowledge about organic farming and vermiculture, 71.30 per cent had high level of knowledge of soil-water and plant relationship and 61 per cent had high knowledge level about Integrated Pest Management. Majority (86.70 %) of the trainees had put into practice the knowledge gained by them to the extent of 76 -100 per cent.ThesisItem Open Access Effect Of Trainings Conducted For Rural Women By District Agricultural Training Centre(University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, 2016-06) Kurbetta, Nagaratna C.; Hiremath, Uma S.The study was undertaken in the year 2015-16 in Dharwad district of Karnataka with the sample size of 300 rural women to analyse the effect of trainings conducted for rural women by the District Agricultural Training Centre (DATC). An analysis of the data indicated that majority of the trained rural women had medium level of knowledge about integrated pest management (56.70 %), integrated farming system (73.40 %), dairy management (63.30 %) and seed treatment (73.30 %). Whereas, 43.30 per cent of rural women had high level of knowledge about organic farming. Untrained rural women showed low level of knowledge in integrated pest management (80.00 %), integrated farming system (56.70 %), seed treatment (70.00 %) and organic farming (63.33 %). Only in case of dairy management majority (63.30 %) of the untrained women possessed medium level of knowledge. With regard to adoption, majority of trained women belonged to high level of adoption about dairy management (73.30 %) and seed treatment (43.30 %). With respect to integrated pest management majority (50.00 %) of them had medium level of adoption and low level of adoption was found in integrated farming system (60.00 %) and organic farming (43.30 %). Lack of financial assistance was the main constraint in adoption of technologies as expressed by 89.33 per cent of trained rural women followed by lack of market facility (69.33 %) and high cost of raw materials (56.00 %). Cent per cent of the trained rural women were fully satisfied with the technical competencies, physical facilities provided by the organization and also fully satisfied in respect of communication and communicator. The Garrett Ranking applied to the data regarding effectiveness of training methods and teaching aids used by DATC showed that, the most effective training method expressed by trained women was field visits and it was ranked as top and films/3D films was the most effective teaching aid.ThesisItem Open Access Contribution of Shri Kshetra Dharmastala Rural Development Project for Rural Women(University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, 2016-06) Danappagoudra, Shivagangamma B.; Badiger, ChhayaNon-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) play a very pivotal role in women empowerment by providing basic education, vocational training, training for self-employment, protection for women and increasing self-awareness. Keeping this point in view a mini survey was conducted in Dharwad and Belagavi districts. The results of the study showed that many NGOs are existing and active in both districts. Amongst them Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala Rural Development Project (SKDRDP) is one which is concentrating more on rural women empowerment, hence it was selected for study. Under women empowerment programme SKDRDP is organized Self Help Groups (SHGs), provided infrastructure and financial support through micro credit for the rural women. The present investigation was undertaken to study the contribution of Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala Rural Development Project (SKDRDP) for rural women. The total sample size was 240. Personal interview method was used to collect the data and the collected data were analyzed by using suitable statistical tools namely, frequency, percentage, correlation and Z test. The study revealed that, cent per cent of the respondents were agreed that NGO programmes create awareness among the rural people about rural development programmes and improve the lifestyle of the respondents. The study also noticed that majority of respondents belonged to high level of knowledge about tailoring (54.30 %) , medium level of knowledge about candle making (60.00 %) and medium level of knowledge about agarabatti (53.30 %). After becoming members of SKDRDP an increase in confidence level , self- esteem, decision making, psychological aspects and social empowerment was observed. About 70.00 per cent of the respondents had gained monetary benefit of Rs.1,000-2,000 per month.ThesisItem Open Access CONTENT ANALYSIS OF ENGLISH RURAL MAGAZINES(University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad., 2014-06-01) Nora Shalomey D. Sangma; Dr. D.A. Nithya ShreeA study on “Content analysis of English rural magazines” was undertaken in the year 2013-2014 in Dharwad and Bangalore districts of Karnataka state which consisted of two parts viz., content analysis of magazines and survey research. In content analysis total 803 articles published in four magazines (LEISA India, Bhoomi, Vatika and Kissan World) were taken. For survey research, 60 subscribers of LEISA India (30) and Bhoomi (30) were selected. The data was collected with the help of questionnaire. Out of 803 articles from four magazines, maximum articles belonged to general information category (13.60%) followed by environmental science and agricultural crops with 12.60 per cent each. The least number of articles were in ‘Clothing and Textile’ (0.86%). The analysis of the readability showed that articles in LEISA India (50%) and Vatika (35%) magazines were in the difficult category. Most of the articles in Kissan World were in standard category (28%) while in Bhoomi (37.50%) articles were in fairly difficult. Majority of the readers (36.60%) belonged to medium reading habits. 75 per cent of the readers read the magazines whenever they feel like reading and most of the readers read specific articles in the magazines for ½ hour to 1 hour. Mass media utilization exhibited significant association with reading habits of readers towards the magazine Most of the readers were most satisfied with the various components of the magazines like subject matter areas, cover page, format, content and language, illustration and management. Education, occupation, social participation, mass media utilization and extension contact had exhibited significant association with satisfaction level of the readers towards the magazines. Majority of the readers preferred multi coloured cover page with14 font size letters, 5 to 7 sentences per paragraphs, two photographs per article, illustrations in the form of photos and content should appear on first inner page.ThesisItem Open Access EFFECT OF EXTENSION TEACHING METHODS IN DIFFUSION OF NUTRITIONAL ASPECTS OF MINOR MILLETS FOR RURAL WOMEN(University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad., 2014-06-01) D. Grace Priyanka; Dr. Chhaya BadigerMillets are also known as poor man’s cereal. People usually go for other cereals such as wheat or rice, though the millets are highly nutritious. With regard to nutritive value, millets score over most of other grains. Individual, Group and mass methods are used with variety of teaching aids to diffuse the information. To stimulate the learners’ interest, the extension worker should use varieties of teaching aids in every contact of teaching situation. Hence, the study was conducted in Narendra, Yettingudda, Byahatti and Kusugal villages of Dharwad and Hubli taluka in Dharwad district with 120 rural women using pre tested schedule. The essential information was collected through interview schedule. To know the impact of different extension teaching methods folders were developed on selected minor millets and distributed. The knowledge gained by farm women was measured through pre and post test. The different teaching methods selected for the study were folder with lecture, method demonstration, radio lessons of Krishi Community Radio Station of University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad. For Byahhatti village folder with lecture was used, for Kusugal village various minor millets receipes were prepared through method demonstration was done, for Yettigudda village Krishi Community radio lessons were broadcasted and for Narendra village all the three treatments were used. Cent per cent knowledge was observed regarding usage of fingermillet, foxtailmillet and littlemillet, colour and sprouting of millets which makes food nutritious. The highest knowledge index of 82.88 was ranked as first in Narendra village where all the methods Lecture + folder, Method demonstration and K.C.R.S were used in combination. Knowledge index of 79.33 secured rank second in Kusugal village where method demonstration was used followed by Yettinaguda village (76.22) which ranked third place where lessons through K.C.R.S were employed and Byahatti village ranked fourth with knowledge index of 75.77 where method used was lecture and folders.
