PATEL, B BSafvi, Sayed Zahoor2018-03-192018-03-191998http://krishikosh.egranth.ac.in/handle/1/5810042013Aspiration has been considered as an important factor in one's outlook on life. Studies of human aspiration through light on the dynamic function of behaviour, thereby contributing to the understanding of the nature and extent of one's goal orientation. This research study on the aspiration of bidi tobacco growers is an attempt in that direction and is significant for the purpose of understanding the dynamics of the behaviour of the farmers who are to be geared up for a greater productive effort in our country. The progress of agriculture and whatever hopes, desires one may have for speedy improvement in agriculture can be attained only if the farmers have high aspiration for higher production in agriculture. Level of aspiration of farmers for higher production in agriculture means to attain high standards of farming than an individual sets for himself. It, thus, is the degree to which the individual sets his farming goals realistically in relation to his physical and mental attributes and in accordance with his environment. But, there is a lack of researches to support the worthiness of this psychological characteristic in case of bidi tobacco growers which compelled us to under take the study 'A STUDY ON BIDI TOBACCO GROWER'S ASPIRATION FOR HIGHER PRODUCTION'. Some studies in the past have pointed out that socio-economic status of the farmers play a vital role in their future goals (Muthayya, 1971) whereas Pareek and Chattopadhyay (1965) pointed out that the areas which require expenditure, farmers express low aspiration with greater frequency. The study throws light on extent of aspirations of bidi tobacco growers belonging to different socioeconomic status, indicating the means to guide them to realise their aspiration. The results of this study, therefore may make the change agents realise .,the need for caution in raising the expectations of the farmers. It may help in discovering the importance of one's socioeconomic status and other factors as they serve as leverage points for one's motivation and, in turn, for social change. This study was undertaken with the following specific objectives : (i) To study some selectedenAGRICULTURE, EXTENSION EDUCATIONSTUDYThesis