Impact of e-Velanmai (e-Agriculture): An ICT Enabled Extension Approach

Authors

  • C. Karthikeyan Professor and APRO, PRO unit, Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-641003,
  • K. Mohanraj Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-641003,

Keywords:

e-Velanmai, conventional extension, ICTbased extension, SWOC analysis

Abstract

An impact assessment of the beneficiaries of 'e-Velanmai' was undertaken in Palar sub-basin district of Tamil Nadu. Palar  sub-basin consists of 3 Water user Associations (WUA). About 20 respondents were drawn randomly from each WUA making the total sample size to 60 beneficiaries of 'e-Velanmai' project. Partial budgeting technique was used to assess the  impact of e-Velanmai. The study compared conventional approach of extension with e-Velanmai approach on various  dimensions. The study also explored and presented the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges (SWOC) of  the ICT enabled extension model. Findings from the research showed that e-Velanmai has positively impacted farmers  and improved their income. The comparative analysis shows that e-Velanmai is comparatively effective method of  extension approach in various aspects.  

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Published

2014-06-01

Issue

Vol. 50 No. 1&2 (2014): Indian Journal of Extension Education, (Jan-Jun), 2014

Section

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How to Cite

Karthikeyan, C., & Mohanraj , K. (Trans.). (2014). Impact of e-Velanmai (e-Agriculture): An ICT Enabled Extension Approach . Indian Journal of Extension Education, 50(1&2), 73–76. Retrieved from https://acspublisher.com/journals/index.php/ijee/article/view/5377