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Sahil Garg ¹, Prabhjot Kaur ², R. K. Dhaliwal ²

Affiliations
1 Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana Punjab
2 Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana Punjab, IN

Abstract

This study was undertaken to know the services availed, satisfaction of the fruit growers regarding the services provided under National Horticulture Mission. A sample of 120 fruit growers was selected using proportional allocation method and all the extension personnel were selected for the study. The findings of the study showed that most of the respondents engaged in fruit cultivation were in the age group of 36 to 53 years, belong to nuclear family, had matriculation as their educational level, operational land holding of 4.40 to 20.02 acres and had fruit growing as their main occupation. Most of the respondents were medium on extension contacts, mass media exposure, risk bearing capacity and scientific orientation. A vast majority of respondents reported that Department of Horticulture was the first source of information regarding services of NHM. A large number of respondents availed service of establishment of new orchard followed by rejuvenation of senile plantation and showed satisfaction regarding various services rendered by NHM. Majority of the respondents gave reasons of satisfaction in descending order timeliness, assistance provided by concerned authorities, good results of services, quality of inputs, lengthy documentation procedure, less quantity of inputs and amount of subsidy.

Keywords

Services Availed, Preferences, Satisfaction, Fruit Growers

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Prabhjot Kaur ¹, R. K. Dhaliwal ¹, D. S. Dhillon ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Extension Education, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab), IN

Abstract

The study was conducted on 100 agricultural scientists of College of Agriculture, PAU, Ludhiana. Organizational climate scale was developed by using Likert technique in the areas of communication, managing rewards, interpersonal relationships, supervision and decision-making. For measuring organizational climate, different items were prepared in each of the area. Organizational climate was measured in terms of scores obtained by the agricultural scientists on organizational climate scale. The responses were recorded on a five point continuum. Based on the scores, the scientists were classified into three categories viz. average, below average and above average. Mean score of prevailing and desired organizational climate for each area was worked out. Paired t test was used to test the significance of difference in the mean scores. Significant value of t indicated that a gap between the prevailing and desired organizational climate exists. There is an urgent need to improve the organizational climate.

Keywords

Perceived Organizational Climate, Prevailing and Desired, Climate, Paired ‘T Test.

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Kiran Yadav ¹, D. S. Dhillon ¹, R. K. Dhaliwal ¹, M. L. Bansal ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Extension Education, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab), IN
2 Department of Math, Statistics and Physics, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab), IN

Abstract

Job satisfaction is a qualitative aspect and cannot be understood in strict quantitative terms. It is an intangible and psychological concept. The job satisfaction of agricultural scientist is the most important factor in the agricultural universities. If the scientists of agricultural universities are not satisfied with their profession, they will not be able to increase their performance and thus will not contribute to their three fold function of teaching, research and extension which they have to perform. The sample size of the present study comprised of 300 agricultural scientists selected from the three agricultural universities viz., PAU, GBPUAT and HAU. A structured questionnaire was prepared for collecting the relevant data. The data were tabulated and analysed with the help of appropriate statistical tools by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). It was found that GBPUAT was significantly different from PAU and HAU at 1 per cent level of significance in many factors affecting the job satisfaction of agricultural scientists in totality. Opportunity for professional growth and comforts of physical working conditions (place of work, transportation, light etc.) at 1 per cent level of significance and feeling of accomplishment at 5 per cent level of significance showed significant difference between PAU and GBPUAT whereas in some factors of job satisfaction, GBPUAT and HAU were significantly different at 5 per cent confidence level. Assistant Professors, Associate Professors and Professors showed insignificant difference with respect to job satisfaction in all the three agricultural universities. In HAU, there was negative and significant correlation between the job satisfaction and distance (kms) of respondents from their permanent home. In GBPUAT, the job satisfaction varied in nuclear and joint families and a significant difference (p<0.01) was found among the families residing with respondents and not residing with the respondents in respect to job satisfaction.

Keywords

Job Satisfaction, Agricultural Scientists, Socio-Personal Characteristics.

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