Kumar, B.Rajput, Aparna2016-08-162016-08-162011-06http://krishikosh.egranth.ac.in/handle/1/72579Thesis-PhDLooking to the large number of KVK trainers in the country and need for basic minimum competence in trainers’ skill, distance learning can be viable option for filling the gap. Now, SAUs are also being equipped with ICTs infrastructure and opportunities to provide courses through distance learning. Analytical research design was used for conducting the study, 43 KVK were selected through purposive sampling.367 trainers were selected through census method from KVK of four states i.e. J&K, Punjab, Delhi and Uttarakhand. Trainers were taken from all three ranks i.e. programme coordinator, subject matter specialist and programme assistant. The findings of the study indicated that maximum number of the trainers were above 40 years, male, from Hindi medium schooling, specialization in field other than agriculture extension, subject matter specialist, Ph.D., had middle level of work experience, had not received training in distance learning, had received some training in trainers’ skill, had medium motivational profile and low level of job satisfaction. Main training areas preferred by trainers for training were use of training methods, monitoring and evaluation and training need assessment techniques. Media preferred by majority were print and internet. Most trainers preferred print, television and e-mail as method for distance learning. Top two ranked constraints in the process of distance learning were unavailability of infrastructure and insufficient interaction with instructors. Further the study revealed that job preference and training received in trainers’ skill had positive and significant relationship with opinion about training areas.enThesis