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University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad

The University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad was established on October 1, 1986. The University has 5 Colleges, 27 Research Stations, 6 Agriculture Extension Education Centers, 6 Krishi Vigyan Kendras and ATIC. The University has its jurisdiction over 7 districts namely Bagalkot, Belgaum, Bijapur, Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri, and Uttar Kannada in northern Karnataka. Greater diversity exists in soil types, climate, topography cropping and farming situations. The jurisdiction includes dry-farming to heavy rainfall and irrigated area. Important crops of the region include sorghum, cotton, rice, pulses, chilli, sugarcane, groundnut, sunflower, wheat, safflower etc. The region is also known for many horticultural crops. Considerable progress has been registered in the field of education, research and extension from this University.

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    Contribution of Shri Kshetra Dharmastala Rural Development Project for Rural Women
    (University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, 2016-06) Danappagoudra, Shivagangamma B.; Badiger, Chhaya
    Non-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.