A Study of Agricultural Development of Saora Tribes in Bolangir District of Orissa State

The characteristics namely, education, size of family, occupation, annual income, size of land holding, social participation, socio-economic status, extension contact and aspiration exhibited positive and statistically significant correlation with the knowledge level and adoption of recommended agricultural practices. However, traditions and beliefs about agriculture were negatively significant with knowledge and adoption of recommended agricultural practices. Age showed non-significant correlation with knowledge level and adoption of recommended agricultural practices.