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A.

Title Page of the Research Proposal Containing:

I. Title of the Research: CAPABILITY AND PERFORMANCE


OF EXTENSION FUNCTIONARIES AND KVK SCIENTISTS IN
COMPUTER BASED EXTENSION ACTIVITIES - A STUDY IN
ODISHA

ii. Name of the Candidate: SANTANU KUMAR PATRA

iii. Name of the Guides:

Supervisor: Dr. Sidhartha Dev Mukhopadhyay, Associate

Professor, Department of EES , Palli Siksha Bhawan,


Visva-Bharati, Sriniketan

Joint Supervisor: Dr. R.K. Raj, Professor, Extension Education,


Department of Extn. Edn., Siksha O Anusandhan University,
Bhubaneswar

iv. Registration Number & Date: VB-1024 of 2014-15

v. Few Key Words: Computer Based Extension, Digital


Extension, ICT, Odisha, KVK Scientists, Extension
Functionaries
Synopsis of the Research Study

Title of the study :

CAPABILITY AND PERFORMANCE OF EXTENSION


FUNCTIONARIES AND KVK SCIENTISTS IN COMPUTER
BASED EXTENSION ACTIVITIES - A STUDY IN ODISHA

Supervisor :

Dr. Sidhartha Dev Mukhopadhyay


Associate Professor, Department of EES,
Palli Siksha Bhawan,
Visva Bharati, Santiniketan

Joint Supervisor :

Dr. R.K. Raj


Professor, Extension Education
Department of Extn. Edn.
SOA, Bhubaneswar

Submitted by :

Santanu Kumar Patra


Palli Siksha Bhavan
Visva Bharati, Shantiniketan
West Bengal
CAPABILITY AND PERFORMANCE OF EXTENSION
FUNCTIONARIES AND KVK SCIENTISTS IN COMPUTER
BASED EXTENSION ACTIVITIES - A STUDY IN ODISHA
Introduction :

Indian agriculture is undergoing rapid transformations due to


globalisation and liberalisation of trade across national boundaries. In a free
trade environment, agriculture is increasingly being viewed as a commercial
enterprise, where Indian farmers can reap profits by marketing their
commodities globally. Indian extension system has faced several hampers such
as poor adoption, inadequate operational funds, poor extension infrastructure,
inadequate extension personnel, inappropriate extension programme, content
and methods which affect extension productivity.

The information technology revolution in the wide spread access to,


sharing of and use of knowledge in economic activities through technology
convergence of computer and telecommunication technologies has put forth
several hybrid devises which can integrate audio, video and text to provide a
variety of services. Computer based technologies can provide faster and
effective communication across distances simultaneously at convenience.
Realising the trend, many public sector extension organizations in India started
computerization for management and effective delivery of services.

Having understood the benefits of computers in extension work and


initiated computerization, it is high time for extension system to make sure that
these technologies are being used effectively to their full potential. So there is a
need for undertaking research study which could provide a systematic
framework that help extension agencies to improve computer use for enhancing
extension productivity. In view of this, the research study entitled “Capability
and performance of agri-officials and KVK Scientists in computer based
extension activities” has been designed with the following specific objectives.

Objective of the study :

1. To study the demographic, socio-economic and communication


characteristics of the respondents.
2. To study the attitude of the extension functionaries and KVK Scientists
towards computer assisted extension system.
3. To assess the extent of competency of the respondents in use of
computer for transfer of technology.
4. To analyse the extent of use of computers by the respondent in various
extension activities.
5. To find out the constraints faced by the extension functionaries and KVK
Scientists in use of computers in extension activities.
6. To suggest some ameliorative measures based on the findings for
increasing capabilities and performance of the respondents in computer
based farm activities.

Review of Literature

Kotrlik and Smith (1989) revealed that five variables were needed to
predict computer anxiety which includes computer skill efficacy of the
teachers/trainers, support for computer use, computer availability, perceived
mathematical ability and formal computer training.

Johnson & Wardlow (2004) observed that variables like high school
grade average, number of computer courses completed, number of computer
topics studied has significant, positive and stable correlations with computer self
efficacy.

Annor-Frempong et. al. (2006) in their study on 388 extension agents of


Ghana indentified that majority of the respondents had positive attitude towards
use of Information Communication Technology in extension. Most extension
agents believed that ICTs could facilitate exchange of information among major
stakeholders in the agricultural system followed by helping to develop
innovative teaching approaches (96.20%) and provide access to agricultural
information (96.00%).

Adebay and Adesope (2007) found that 59.3% of the female


extensionists and 28.9% of the female researches had not adequate access to
computers.

Akpabio (2007) revealed that private extension agents used computers


frequently to communicate with their clientele but public sector extension agents
used rarely.

Study area

It is proposed to conduct the study in two coastal and two tribal districts
in Odisha. District Balasore and Bhadrak as coastal district as well as
Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar as the tribal district will be selected purposively. The
extension functionaries of the department of Agriculture, Horticulture,
Watershed mission, Animal Resource and Fishery will be selected as the
respondents as the extension functionary. Similarly; scientists of KVKs working
in the study districts and neighbouring districts comprising Balasore, Bhadrak,
Kendrapara, Jajpur, Dhenkanal, Angul, Mayurbhanja-I & II, Keonjhar, Deogarh,
Sundargarh-I & II with six tribal and six non tribal districts will be selected as the
respondents.

Research Methodology

Pilot study will be conducted with discussions and interactions with the
extension functionaries as well as KVK Scientists to get first hand information in
connection with the study. Besides, related literature will be referred for
selecting variables. Statements will be framed under each variables with the
experience gained from the pilot study, consultation with experts and referring
related literature.

Pre-testing of the schedule

The draft schedule will be presented to sample respondents for


assessing reliability and validity. The entire schedule will also be pre-tested with
20 non-sample respondents for elimination, addition and alteration.

Data Collection

The data will be collected personally by the researcher. Sufficient probing


and clarifications will be made to make a clear understanding of the
respondents about questions for getting appropriate response.

Use of statistical tools

Statistical tests such as percentage, mean score, standard deviation, co-


variance, Pearson coefficient of correlation, multiple regression, path analysis,
critical ratio tests will be employed for the analysis of data.

Expected Outcome

• The study could develop theoretical modeling approach to suggest basic


mechanism that could explain the efficacy of computers in various
extension activities.
• The methodology used in the research provides guidelines for need
based support in facilitating computer use in various extension activities.
• The key findings could provide significant benefits not only for extension
functionaries, but also for extension administrators and policy makers to
make full use of the computers in quality of extension work.

References :

1. Adebayo, E.L. and Adesope, O.M. (2007) : Awareness, access and uses
of information and communication technologies between female
researchers and extensionists, International Journal of Education and
Development using Information and Communication Technology, 3 (1) :
85-93.
2. Akpabio, I.A. (2007) : Agricultural extension officials and utilization of
information and communication technologies in the Niger delta, Nigeria,
Journal of Extension Systems, 23 (1) : 27-41.
3. Annor-Frempong, F., Kwarteng, J., Agunga, R. and Zinnah, M.M. (2006)
: Challenges of infusing information and communication technologies in
extension for agriculture and rural development in Ghana, Journal of
Extension System, 22(2) : 69-82.
4. Johnson, D.M. and G.W. Wardlow (2004) : Computer experiences, Self-
efficacy and knowledge of undergraduate students entering a Landgrant
College of Agriculture by year and gender, Journal of Agricultural
Education, 45(3) : 53-64.
5. Kotrlik, J.W. and Smith, M.N. (1989) : Computer anxiety levels of
vocational agriculture teachers, Journal of Agricultural Education, 30(2) :
41-48.

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