Evaluating Krishi Vigyan Kendra’s Training Effectiveness for Sustainable Farmer Empowerment in Barpeta, Assam

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10.2991/978-2-38476-533-1_44How to use a DOI?

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Agricultural extension; Krishi Vigyan Kendra; farmer empowerment; technology adoption; training effectiveness; Barpeta District

Abstract

This study evaluates the impact of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) training programs on farmer empowerment within the flood-prone agricultural systems of Barpeta District, Assam, India. A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted using a purposive sample of 150 farmers who participated in KVK training. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, the Training Effectiveness Index (TEI), and correlation analysis. The overall TEI was 75.60%, demonstrating significant positive outcomes across multiple dimensions. Farmer knowledge levels enhanced by 68.2%, and technology adoption rates more than doubled, increasing from 34.2% to 68.7% post-training. Substantial productivity improvements were recorded, including a 24.2% rise in paddy yields and a 31.4% increase in vegetable production. These gains translated into a 34.7% increase in average farm income and a 40.1% improvement in the benefit-cost ratio. Social impacts included enhanced decision-making confidence (76.7%) and increased knowledge-sharing behavior (71.3%). The findings affirm the KVK model’s efficacy in addressing localized agricultural challenges but highlight critical constraints, including inadequate physical facilities (64.2% constraint score), timing conflicts (52.0%), and insufficient follow-up support (46.7%). Recommendations include strengthening KVK infrastructure, establishing robust post-training support systems, and developing gender- and location-specific training modules to maximize sustained, inclusive farmer empowerment in the region.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Nibir Pratim Choudhury
AU  - Prerna Deka
AU  - Neha Tiwari
AU  - Kalyani Gohain
AU  - Arpee Saikia
AU  - Suvodeep Datta
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/12/31
TI  - Evaluating Krishi Vigyan Kendra’s Training Effectiveness for Sustainable Farmer Empowerment in Barpeta, Assam
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart Systems and Social Management (ICSSSM-2 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 738
EP  - 752
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-533-1_44
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-533-1_44
ID  - Choudhury2025
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