Constraints Faced by Extension Personnel while Attending Trainings in Punjab Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute in Punjab State

Author: Jyotishree Anshuman, Rupinder Kaur, Vipan Kumar Rampal, Shreya Kar and Badigi Pavan Naik

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Abstract

Training is recognized as the procedure of acquiring particular skills to enhance job performance. It enables individuals to attain the necessary qualifications and proficiency in carrying out tasks more effectively when compared to their previous capabilities. However, constraints on training for extension personnel include limited resources and funding, time constraints due to demanding work schedules, and lack of access to training facilities, which can hinder their professional development and ability to effectively serve their communities. The study entitled “Constraints faced by extension personnel while attending trainings in Punjab Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute in Punjab state” was undertaken with the objective of studying the professional competence of extension personnel. The study included sample who had undergone competency development training programs conducted by the Punjab Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute (PAMETI) between 2017 and 2018. A total of five training programs were selected through purposive sampling, and within each program, 24 trainees were randomly chosen. Therefore, a sample of 120 trainees from PAMETI in Ludhiana was included in this study. Fear of handling ICT tools, practical aspects, field visits and demonstrations, lack of fund and difficulty in adjusting with heterogenous group were the most severe constraint among personal constraints, organisational constraint, economic constraint and social constraint respectively as perceived by the trainees of PAMETI.

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Constraints, Extension Personnel, PAMETI

Conclusion

Training is a process which enhances the knowledge, attitude and skill of an individual. Today's agricultural development necessitates well-trained, adaptable extension personnel for which effective training is very important. Through this study the major constraints that affects the effectiveness was revealed. Fear of handling ICT tools, practical aspects, field visits and demonstrations, lack of fund and difficulty in adjusting with heterogenous group were the most severe constraint faced by the trainees. Therefore, for a better and smooth conduction of trainings all these constraints must be given importance. The institution must look towards these constraints for the effectiveness and satisfaction of the trainees.

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Jyotishree Anshuman, Rupinder Kaur, Vipan Kumar Rampal, Shreya Kar and Badigi Pavan Naik (2023). Constraints Faced by Extension Personnel while Attending Trainings in Punjab Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute in Punjab State. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(6): 545-548.