Professional Insights Provided by Women Extension Personnel in Odisha

Authors

  • Parnika Saha P.G. Scholar, Department of Agricultural Extension Education, M.S. Swaminathan School of Agriculture, CUTM, Paralakhemundi-761211, Odisha, India
  • Ajay Kumar Prusty Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Extension Education, M.S. Swaminathan School of Agriculture, CUTM, Paralakhemundi-761211, Odisha, India
  • Chinmaya Nanda Assistant Professor, Department of Fisheries Extension, Economics and Statistics, School of Fisheries, CUTM, Paralakhemundi-761211, Odisha, India
  • Soumik Ray Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics and Statistics, M.S. Swaminathan School of Agriculture, CUTM, Paralakhemundi 761211, Odisha, India
  • wajit Sahoo Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Extension Education, M.S. Swaminathan School of Agriculture, CUTM, Paralakhemundi-761211, Odisha, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/IJEE.2024.603RN03

Keywords:

Constraints, Professionalism, Rank based quotient, Suggestions, Women extension personnel

Abstract

The extension services offered by the extension professionals to the agricultural community are more diversified now than ever and will continue to vary to satisfy the growing demand. The effectiveness and productivity of the services are highly influenced by the performance of the extension professionals involved. To study their level of professionalism, it is imperative to know the factors that hinder their professionalism level. This study was conducted in the year 2023-2024 in Odisha to assess contributory factors affecting professionalism and seek suggestions to overcome those problems. A sample comprising 120 women agricultural extension personnel was selected through purposive sampling. The rank-based quotient (RBQ) method was applied to analyse the constraints perceived by respondents, and the word cloud tool was used to analyse the suggestions received using the R software. The significant barriers that restricted the women extension functionaries from exerting their professionalism level were receiving less training, mobility challenges, and an insufficient workforce. Further, to overcome the challenges, women agricultural extension personnel suggested the provision of skill based workshops related to advanced technology use and efficient allocation of operational resources could enhance their performance level. 

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Published

2024-07-04

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Vol. 60 No. 3 (2024): Indian Journal of Extension Education (July–September)

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Research Note

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Saha, P., Prusty, A.K., Nanda, C., Ray, S., & Sahoo, wajit (Trans.). (2024). Professional Insights Provided by Women Extension Personnel in Odisha . Indian Journal of Extension Education, 60(3), 101–105. https://doi.org/10.48165/IJEE.2024.603RN03
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