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Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa

In the imperial Gazetteer of India 1878, Pusa was recorded as a government estate of about 1350 acres in Darbhanba. It was acquired by East India Company for running a stud farm to supply better breed of horses mainly for the army. Frequent incidence of glanders disease (swelling of glands), mostly affecting the valuable imported bloodstock made the civil veterinary department to shift the entire stock out of Pusa. A British tobacco concern Beg Sutherland & co. got the estate on lease but it also left in 1897 abandoning the government estate of Pusa. Lord Mayo, The Viceroy and Governor General, had been repeatedly trying to get through his proposal for setting up a directorate general of Agriculture that would take care of the soil and its productivity, formulate newer techniques of cultivation, improve the quality of seeds and livestock and also arrange for imparting agricultural education. The government of India had invited a British expert. Dr. J. A. Voelcker who had submitted as report on the development of Indian agriculture. As a follow-up action, three experts in different fields were appointed for the first time during 1885 to 1895 namely, agricultural chemist (Dr. J. W. Leafer), cryptogamic botanist (Dr. R. A. Butler) and entomologist (Dr. H. Maxwell Lefroy) with headquarters at Dehradun (U.P.) in the forest Research Institute complex. Surprisingly, until now Pusa, which was destined to become the centre of agricultural revolution in the country, was lying as before an abandoned government estate. In 1898. Lord Curzon took over as the viceroy. A widely traveled person and an administrator, he salvaged out the earlier proposal and got London’s approval for the appointment of the inspector General of Agriculture to which the first incumbent Mr. J. Mollison (Dy. Director of Agriculture, Bombay) joined in 1901 with headquarters at Nagpur The then government of Bengal had mooted in 1902 a proposal to the centre for setting up a model cattle farm for improving the dilapidated condition of the livestock at Pusa estate where plenty of land, water and feed would be available, and with Mr. Mollison’s support this was accepted in principle. Around Pusa, there were many British planters and also an indigo research centre Dalsing Sarai (near Pusa). Mr. Mollison’s visits to this mini British kingdom and his strong recommendations. In favour of Pusa as the most ideal place for the Bengal government project obviously caught the attention for the viceroy.

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    An impact study of MGNREGA in Dimapur district of Nagaland
    (DRPCAU, Pusa, 2020) Longchar, Wangshitula; Kumari, Arunima
    According to the census of 2011, 70 per cent of India constitutes of rural households. A very large portion of rural India is still living under the poverty line. Therefore there was an immediate need for alleviating the problems of poverty and unemployment in India. On August 2005, the NREGA scheme was passed in India which was first proposed and conceptualised by the then Prime Minister P.V Narasimha Rao in 1991 and finally it was enacted in September 2005. It was later renamed by the Government of India as MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) on 2nd October 2009. The MGNREGA scheme was launched to tackle the problems of poverty and unemployment by generating 100 days of guaranteed wage employment to every registered household under the scheme by the government. This act also aimed at improving not just the income of the people but also helped in generation of assets in the community. Keeping these facts into minds, the following objectives were framed to complete this study: 1. To examine the socio-economic status of MGNREGA beneficiaries of the selected area. 2. To find out the awareness of the respondents about MGNREGA and the functioning and budgeting of MGNREGA in the sample area. 3. To evaluate the impact (impact on their socio-economic status and behavioural change) on the respondents. 4. To find out the constraints faced by government officials and the people in running the MGNREGA.
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    A comparative study of mind-mapping with lecture as a tool of instruction
    (DRPCAU, Pusa, 2020) Mishra, Sushmita; Kumari, Punam
    A Mind-map is a visual representation of hierarchical information that includes a central idea surrounded by connected branches of associated topics or facts. The investigator studied about the effectiveness of Mind-map with lecture as a tool of instruction. Under this study, the knowledge test items were prepared on the topic of „Basic concepts of Public Relations‟ by the investigator for the purpose. Lecture method and Mind-map along with lecture were the two treatments used in the study. The knowledge test were fed to fifty B.Sc. Community Science students who were divided into two groups i.e., Control group and Experimental group, having 25 students each. Pre-test was given to both the groups before delivering the lecture. The control group was taught using lecture method and the experimental group was taught about the topic through Mind-map along with lecture method. The mean difference of experimental group was 1.36, while it was only 0.28 for control group. The analysis of variance of post test, for control group and experimental group was found to be significant with calculated „f‟ value of 8.57 thus, it can be concluded that by improvising the teaching technique by incorporating mind-map along with lecture method, the effectiveness of the teaching increases significantly.
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    Impact of psychopersonal traits of teacher and interactive teaching methods on classroom learning outcomes of B.Sc. community science students
    (DRPCAU, Pusa, 2020) Sahu, Rojalin; Kumari, Punam
    The present study was conducted in “Dr.Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University”, Pusa with the objective to assess the association between Psychopersonal Traits of Teacher and Interactive Teaching Methods on “classroom learning outcomes of B.Sc. Community Science students”. For this purpose fifty students of Community Science randomly were selected. Study revealed that result was of strongly association between “Psychopersonal traits of teacher and Interactive Teaching Methods on classroom learning outcomes of the pupil”. Interactive teaching methods were found significantly effective in bringing behavioral changes in to the pupils under the study.
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    Impact study of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in rural areas of Ayodhya district in Uttar Pradesh
    (DRPCAU, Pusa, 2020) Saini, Parul; Kumari, Arunima
    According to the report of United Nation, it was found that 55 % people in India were defecating in the open even after the completion of 60 years of the independence. The government of India took many initiatives but due to irrelevant behaviour in order to address this challenge was responsible for the many risks faced by the respondents. Considering these situations, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan has been introduced by our present Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 2 October 2015 to make dream of clean India a reality by 2019. This mission has led to increase the level of awareness regarding sanitation and hygiene, influence attitude of the people towards cleanliness and promotion of practices such as use of toilets to defecate, hand washing after and before defecation. With a similar aim, the present study was also conducted to evaluate the level of awareness, change in behaviour regarding health and sanitation, performance and activities etc. Keeping these facts into mind, the following objectives were framed under the study. 1. To study the socio-economic status of the respondents. 2. To assess the performance and activities of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. 3. To study the effect of behavioural change regarding health, sanitation practices of the respondents. 4. To examine the target and achievement of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in the selected area. 5. To study about the functioning and budgeting of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. 6. To know about the constraints and suggestions in implementation of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in selected area.
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    Impact of educational intervention on enhancing hygiene management practices among rural high school Girl`s
    (DRPCAU, Pusa, 2020) Chandani; Singh, Meera
    Hygiene is the fundamental requirement for a healthy, respectable, productive and purposeful life. Good hygiene creates a powerful shield against diseases. Several communicable diseases are also spread by human beings due to their poor personal hygiene. The efforts of the government on personal health and hygiene are very minimal and occasional, and follow up is not practiced. While considering personal health and hygiene and food hygiene their efforts are through multimedia. With the similar aim the present study was also conducted to evaluate the gain in knowledge and practice, related to health and hygiene among the selected adolescent girls. Keeping these facts into mind, the following objectives were framed under the study. 1. To study the Socio-economic and personal profile of selected high school girls 2. To assess the effect of selected educational intervention on knowledge and practice level of selected respondents. 3. To analysis the retention of the knowledge gains. 4. To assess the relationship between socio- economic profile and knowledge level of selected girls.
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    Study on use of information and communication technology by extension personnel of Bihar
    (DRPCAU, Pusa, 2020) Singh, Akanksha; Singh, Meera
    The present study entitled “Study on Use of Information and Communication Technology by Extension Personnel of Bihar " was carried out in Bihar district of Samastipur. The overall sample of 100 extension personnel consisted of 26 Agriculture coordinators and 74 Kisan Salahkar. Personal interview data were collected using the interview schedule. For the analysis of the data, the frequency, percentage, class interval, coefficient of correlation and mean were determined. The study result revealed that 65 % of respondents belonged to the middle age group (31-50), 23 % of respondents were in the younger age group (up to 30), the remaining 12% were in the older age group (50 +). Most respondents were intermediate, 26% bachelor's, and only 10% postgraduate. Most respondents (60%) were from rural areas, 25% from urban areas, and 15% from semi-urban areas. A wast majority 85 % of respondents are married and 53 % of respondents have 3-6 years of work experience, 33 % of respondents have 6-9 years of work experience, only 4% of respondents have more than 9 years of work experience. The roles performed by agriculture coordinator and kisan salahkar were primarily to provide technical advice to farmers, collecting soil samples and meeting farmers. Most 70 percent of the respondent belonged to the medium category in the case of possession of ICT gadgets. - respondent had their own mobile phone and their mobile phone had internet facilities for 80 per cent of respondents. Their phone is primarily used for Whatsapp and phone calls. Both respondents had email addresses. Possession of personal or laptop computers is weak. Mass media were the main source of information on ICTs and most respondents were aware of ICTs and their use. 70 per cent of respondents had high perceived attributes regarding ICTs and 20 per cent medium, 10 per cent low perceived attributes. The respondents used ICT tools to gain knowledge / recent information, technology transfer, training and teaching, reporting / sending, information sharing with the organization involved, including feedback agencies, and contact with other organizations. There was no form of ICT-related training the respondents got. Majority of respondents with medium and high level of use, favorable attitude to the use of ICTs and low e-readiness of ICTs. The study revealed that 5 per cent LOS was significantly correlated with the level of utilization possession of ICT gadgets. Whereas in the case of attitude possession of ICT devices, meaning level was significantly correlated with 5 percent, and the source of knowledge is significantly correlated with significance level of 1 percent. In the case of e-readiness possession of ICT devices, the significance level was significantly correlated with 5 percent and the significance level of education was correlated with1 percent. Majority of extension staff face ICT usage issue due to lack of proper training, power supply shortage. Even insufficient computing facilities and lack of knowledge. Based on the present study, it can be inferred that one of the respondents did not have adequate ICT training, the majority of respondents expressed low ICT infrastructure and other resources and low e-readiness level and faced different constraints in the use of ICTs. To prevent problems and enhance the e-readiness of extension staff, it is therefore important to provide proper training and proper care and management of the use of ICTs.
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    A comparative study of Sabla programme in Vaishali district of Bihar
    (Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Samastipur, 2018) Kumari, Rekha; Singh, Meera
    The present study entitled "A Comparative Study of Sabla Programme in Vaishali District of Bihar”, has been taken up with the following specific objectives-to find out awareness about the Sabla programme, to explore the performance of Sabla programme in research area, to examine the impact of Sabla programme on the adolescent girls, to explore the different problems which are being faced by the beneficiaries., based on perceived problems to suggests the strategies for smooth functioning of sabla programme in future. There are 16 blocks in Vaishali districts, out of which two blocks namely Rajapakar and Chehrakalan were selected purposively for the study. Out of these two blocks two villages from each block (Bhojpatti, Phulwariya, Mansupur Halaiya, Chehra,) were selected for study. Out of these four villages, 100 respondents were selected & out of 100 respondents 50 beneficiaries and 50 non-beneficiaries were selected as sample for the study. Data were collected with the help of a structured interview schedule. Appropriate statistical tests applied were percentages, frequencies, correlation coefficient, paired t-test. Background profile of the respondents showed that majority of beneficiaries girls (46%) and non-beneficiaries girls (50%) were within 15-17 years age group. Majority of beneficiaries (52%) were from Schedule Caste. The present study was conducted to know about the level of awareness about the Sabla Programme, performance of Sabla programme and to examine the impact of the programme on the adolescent girls. The study concluded that the majority of beneficiaries i.e., 44 per cent had medium level of awareness about the Sabla programme. 52 % of beneficiaries girls had medium level of knowledge about this programme & 61% were less awareness level of knowledge status. Out of 50 beneficiaries group only 56% had average health status were as out of 50 non-beneficiaries, 58% possed poor health.
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    An impact study of male migration on role of women in rural society.
    (Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Samastipur, 2018) Kumari, Archana; Singh, Meera
    Migration is a form of movement from one location to another. Migration of the male from rural areas to the urban areas is a common phenomenon and is on the rise. Migration is the barometer of changing socio-economic condition at the state, national and international level. Migration is essential for development. Migration occurs mainly due to differences in the levels of the living and employment opportunities between the rural areas and the urban growth centres. Migration from the state is almost exclusively that of the male population and is embedded in the lives and life choices of the people under the given circumstances. Male migration from the rural areas may make heavy demand on women who are left behind and are required to shoulder all household responsibilities and production activities. It has been found that the decision making pattern of women of all category of households have also changed due to male out- migration. Women have been more active in absence of their husbands who have migrated to other places. Women of out- migrant nuclear household enjoy more freedom and actively participate in all decisions related to home in general and farming & livestock in particular.Male migration has been quite a catalyst in enhancing women's mobility. Women of migrants family have greater physical mobility and find increased opportunities for dealing with various activities.However the changed circumstances of women in the migrant families have made them more confident and independent in managing their lives.Keeping in the view of above facts, the present study is undertaken with the following objectives: Objectives 1. To know the socio-economic profile of the women heading migrants and non-migrants family. 2. To study the impact of migration on role and status of women in family and society. 3. To understand the constraints faced by migrants family. 4. To assess the factors influencing the role and status of women in migrants and non-migrants family. Methodology The study on impact of male migration on role of women in rural society has been conducted in the Samastipur District of Bihar state.There are altogether 20 blocks in Samastipur district. Out of which two blocks Pusa and Kalyanpur were selected purposively. From the two selected blocks two villages from each block were selected. A total number of 4 villages were selected purposively from the selected blocks. Fifteen migrants family from Dighra and 15 non-migrants family from BirauliKhurd were selected from Pusa block.From Kalyanpur block 15 sample respondents from migrants family were selected from Ladaura and 15 non-migrants family selected from Fulhara.Thus total 30 respondents from each of migrants and non-migrants family were randomly selected, further making a total of sixty(60) sample from the villages. Major findings The study reveals that majority of migrants family respondents were of middle age group(36.66%)and belonged to schedule caste(40%)followed by non-migrants respondents (43.33%) were old age group and belonged to backward caste (53.33%) migrants and non-migrants both respondents were illiterate(70%) and (53.33%) respectively and both having nuclear families(63.33%) and (60%) respectively. migrants and non-migrants both respondents were having marginal land (53.33%) and (63.33%) respectively, migrants family respondents had up to 2 children whereas non-migrants family respondents had 3-5 children.Majority of migrants family respondents (60%) were having income in the range of 50,001-1,00,000/- and non-migrants family respondents (63.33%) were having income in the range of up to 50,000/-.Migrants family respondents were engaged in labour work i.e. 63.33 per cent .Whereas (60%) non-migrants family respondents were engaged in agriculture work.Majority of migrants (50%) were having income in the range of Rs. 50,001-1, 00,000/ and they had migrated in search of job/better opportunities. Majority (26.66%) of migrants were engaged in construction work, (56.66%) were contract labourer, (66.66 %) were working 6-8 hours daily and 53.33 per cent worker had get monthly payment.(60%) respondents had communicated with migrants weekly and cent percent respondents using mobile/telephone as mode of communication. The migrants family respondents had participated more in household as well as farm and allied activities. They have become more involved in taking decisions. Women who live in nuclear families make more household decisions than women in joint families.Migrants family women have greater physical mobility. They had gone alone outside the home to carry out the various activities. The socio-economic variables such as family size, family type and number of children had negative impact on the decision-making role of migrants family women whereas family type had negative and social participation had positive impact on the decision-making role of non-migrants women. Caste, number of children and family size had negative impact on the migrants family women’s mobility whereas family income, family occupation and social participation had positive impact on women’s mobility. The extent of participation of non-migrants family was affected by family occupation.Among social and personal constraints, increased work burden (86.66%), lack of education (76.66%) and lack of land –holding were major constraints faced by migrants family women. Unavailability of remittances when necessary was major economic constraints and feeling of anxiety due to absence of male member was also a major psychological constraints faced by the respondents of migrants family. Conclusion Based on findings of this research migration of men has brought about several changes in the work women do-within and outside their household.Womenof migrants family had taken all household responsibilities besides farm and other activities on their shoulder. They had more managerial ability than the women of non-migrants family. They had more involved in decision-making as well as they had more physical mobility.