AN ATTITUDINAL STUDY OF EXTENSION FUNCTIONARIES ON TRAININGS CONDUCTED BY SAMETI
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2024-08-12
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UHF Nauni
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The State Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute (SAMETI) is a state-run organization in Himachal Pradesh, provides training programs to agricultural extension agents, catering to the specific needs of both extension agents and the farmers they serve. This study examined the effectiveness of SAMETI’s training programs by analyzing the attitudes of extension agents, the constraints they face, and the challenges they encounter in motivating farmers to adopt new agricultural practices. Data was collected through structured questionnaires administered to 80 extension agents. The findings revealed a generally favorable attitude towards training programs, with most trainees expressing satisfaction with the quality of trainings delivered by SAMETI. The study also identifies key constraints and challenges faced by extension agents. The most significant constraint for trainee’s was the lack of incentives, while unreliable public transportation emerged as the biggest challenge faced by extension agents in reaching farmers. The study concluded that SAMETI’s training programs plays an important role in enhancing the capabilities of agricultural extension agents, ultimately contributing to the prosperity of farmers and the agricultural sector in Himachal Pradesh.