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Knowledge of Vermiculture Technology among the Rural Women:A Case of Rajasthan


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1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra (J.A.U.), Nana-Kandhasar (Gujarat), India
     

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The research study was carried out in Bikaner district. Bikaner Panchayat Samiti was selected purposely due promotion of organic farming in DBT project. Two villages Bharupuwa and Husangsar were selected purposively; as these villages are under DBT project and vermiculture technology was promoted in them. For the study total 120 respondents were selected. Pre-structured interview schedule was used for data collection. The major findings of the present study revealed that the overall knowledge of respondents was medium. Out of five aspects, the knowledge about the aspect of basic knowledge was very good than other aspect.

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Vermiculture Technology, Rural Women, Knowledge.
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Authors

Maya Kumari Jat
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (J.A.U.), Nana-Kandhasar (Gujarat), India
B. C. Bochalya
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (J.A.U.), Nana-Kandhasar (Gujarat), India

Abstract


The research study was carried out in Bikaner district. Bikaner Panchayat Samiti was selected purposely due promotion of organic farming in DBT project. Two villages Bharupuwa and Husangsar were selected purposively; as these villages are under DBT project and vermiculture technology was promoted in them. For the study total 120 respondents were selected. Pre-structured interview schedule was used for data collection. The major findings of the present study revealed that the overall knowledge of respondents was medium. Out of five aspects, the knowledge about the aspect of basic knowledge was very good than other aspect.

Keywords


Vermiculture Technology, Rural Women, Knowledge.

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