Analysis of Constraints Faced by the Agricultural Extension Personnel in the State of Andhra Pradesh and Suggestions to Improve their Managerial Abilities

Author: V.K. Gogi Reddy, B.P. Mohapatra, Sarbani Das and R. Kishorekumar

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Abstract

Present study was undertaken, to study the Constraints faced by the Agricultural Extension Personnel in the management of different activities of department and to seek their valuable suggestions based on practical experience to overcome the constraints for efficient and improved managerial abilities. Conducted in Andhra Pradesh State, Godavari Region. A total of 160 Agricultural Extension Personnel response collected. A total of 22 constraints were identified, which are further treated with Garette Mean Score and ranks are assigned under 3 categories. 8 constraints under Technical Category, 8 Under Administrative Category and 6 under Others Category and a total of 17 suggestions given by the agricultural Extension Personnel.

Keywords

Agricultural Extension Personnel, Managerial Abilities, Garrett’s ranking technique, Constraints, Suggestions

Conclusion

From the study it found that a total of 22 constraints were identified, In Technical Constraints majorly 8 constraints are considered, they are Insufficient technical staff facility at ground level followed by lack of advanced laboratory and storage facilities non-availability of vehicle for extension work, Lack of Infrastructural facilities like computer, internet connection and printer to ground level staff, Technical issues with Applications, Network issues and bugs in software’s, No provision for distribution of farm mechanization tools on individual basis, Insufficient supply of inputs and subsidies and finally Insufficient training to improve the technical knowledge of staff. In Administrative Constraints majorly 8 constraints are considered, they are Lack of Administrative & auxiliary staff, Lack of meeting halls and residential accommodation, non-availability of funds at critical time and low budget allocations, Lack of authority to take decisions in critical time at ground level issues, More reporting time & Review meetings deteriorating quality work, Red-tapism caused due to unnecessary rules and regulations, Delay in policy making and decision implementation and Less number of administrative and soft skill training programmes. In Other Constraints majorly 6 constraints are considered, they are Excessive workload disturbing personal life, Personal targeting in the work-related issues, Lack of proper study at ground level before implementing a scheme or programme, High targets, short time deadlines with low staff facilities, Promotion policy issues, Political pressure. It also revealed that, a total of 17 suggestions given by the agricultural Extension Personnel were identified, they are Recruitment of extra staff or provide apprentice like support through diploma and degree students, Increase the storage facilities and subsidies on location basis, Continuous capacity building training to conducted, Vehicle should be provided for extension works and also provision TA & DA, Arrangement of frequent ToT sessions with scientists, Provide more freedom of work and decentralized decision-making authority, No interference of political people in the duties for effectiveness of schemes, Minimize the unnecessary reporting time and review meeting to enhance quality work time, Fund allocation should be intime and sufficient, Decision and policy making with effective route mapping, location specific and prior to season, Workload should be minimized, Location based skill training should be given, Develop more user-friendly applications and resolve server issues, Job chart should be given for effective work and results, Establishment of vertical and horizontal communication, Maintenance of state level farmer database for future implications and Promotion should be given on seniority basis only.

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V.K. Gogi Reddy, B.P. Mohapatra, Sarbani Das and R. Kishorekumar (2022). Analysis of Constraints Faced by the Agricultural Extension Personnel in the State of Andhra Pradesh and Suggestions to Improve their Managerial Abilities. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 14(5): 01-06.