Adoption of Rural Women Regarding Pratapdhan Poultry Production Technology Promoted by KVK Bhilwara

Author: Laxmi Nagar, Prakash Pawar and Swati Inani

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Abstract

This study was conducted in the Bhilwara district of Rajasthan, focusing on the adoption of Pratapdhan Poultry Production Technology among rural women. Bhilwara was chosen purposely for its familiarity with the researcher and the widespread promotion of this technology through KVK Bhilwara. The research involved a total sample of 100 respondents from five selected villages, with 20 rural women randomly chosen from each village. Data collection was accomplished through personal interviews. The data analysis employed various methods, including frequency, percentage, mean per cent score, and adoption index. The overall adoption of Pratapdhan poultry production technology among the respondents was identified as medium. The categorization of respondents revealed that the majority (93%) fell into the medium level of adoption, while a smaller percentage (7%) belonged to the low adoption category. Surprisingly, none of the respondents fell into the high adoption category. Breaking down the adoption of Pratapdhan poultry production technology into its components, the findings indicated that, on average, the respondents demonstrated high adoption in two components: health care management (92.00% adoption index) and housing management (82.65% adoption index). However, in the breeding and rearing of chicks and feeding management component, adoption was comparatively low, with adoption indices of 58.18% and 41.37%, respectively.

Keywords

Pratapdhan, Poultry, Production, Adoption, rural women

Conclusion

The study found that, on the whole, the adoption of Pratapdhan poultry production technology among the respondents can be characterized as moderate. When categorizing the respondents into different adoption groups, the majority (93%) demonstrated a medium level of adoption, while a smaller percentage (7%) fell into the low adoption category. Notably, none of the respondents reached the high adoption category. Delving into the specific components of Pratapdhan poultry production technology, it was observed that, on average, respondents displayed a high degree of adoption in two out of the four components: health care management (with an adoption index of 92.00%) and housing management (with an adoption index of 82.65%). However, in the components related to breeding and rearing of chicks and feeding management, the adoption rates were comparatively low, with adoption indices of 58.18% and 41.37%, respectively. In the future, it is essential to explore the factors that contribute to the moderate adoption of Pratapdhan poultry production technology. This can involve conducting further research to understand the reasons behind the limited adoption in specific components, such as breeding and rearing of chicks and feeding management. Additionally, interventions and strategies can be developed to encourage higher adoption rates, particularly in these lower-performing components. Furthermore, it would be valuable to assess the long-term impact of adopting Pratapdhan poultry production technology on the livelihoods and well-being of rural women in the Bhilwara district. This could include studying changes in income, food security, and overall living conditions resulting from technology adoption. Additionally, future research could focus on the experiences and challenges faced by those in the low adoption category to provide insights into how to effectively support and promote technology adoption among this group. This information can inform tailored interventions and strategies to enhance the adoption of Pratapdhan poultry production technology in various regions.

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How to cite this article

Laxmi Nagar, Prakash Pawar and Swati Inani (2024). Adoption of Rural Women Regarding Pratapdhan Poultry Production Technology Promoted by KVK Bhilwara. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 16(1): 146-150.