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- Impact of Udyogini Scheme on Employment Generation of Women Beneficiaries
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1 Department of Agricultural Extension, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru, IN
2 University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru, IN
1 Department of Agricultural Extension, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru, IN
2 University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru, IN
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Indian Journal of Economics and Development, Vol 4, No 11 (2016), Pagination: 1-6Abstract
Objectives: The study analyses the impact of Udyogini scheme on employment generation of rural women beneficiaries.
Methods and statistical analysis: The study is based on primary data collected from 120 rural women beneficiaries of Udyogini scheme. The collected data was analyzed using mean, percentage, Zero order correlation test and paired ‘t’ test.
Findings: The study findings revealed that there is an increase of man days of employment among rural women beneficiaries by 46.72 per cent after joining Udyogini scheme. The data subjected for statistical test reveals the enhancement of man days of employment among beneficiaries before (546 man days) and after (745 man days) joining Udyogini scheme was found to be highly significant at one per cent level of probability.
Application/Improvements: Udyogini scheme is an innovative scheme which has created adequate employment opportunities to the rural women through establishing micro enterprises.
Keywords
Empowerment, Beneficiaries, Characteristics, Agriculture, Business.Full Text
References
- R. Vinay Kumar. Impact of rural bio-resource complex on standard of living of its stake holders in Karnataka. Ph.D. (Agri.) thesis (Unpublished), University of Agricultural Sciences. GKVK, Bangalore. 2008.
- S. Komar. Self help groups and rural finance – A study in Chitradurga district of Karnataka state. M.Sc. (Agri.) thesis (Unpublished), University of Agricultural Sciences. Bangalore, Karnataka. 1999.
- S. D. Dabali. Socio-economic evaluation of women Self Help Groups in northern Karnataka. Ph.D. Thesis (Unpublished), University of Agricultural Sciences. Dhaward, Karnataka. 2010.
- Y. M. Gopala. Impact analysis of commodity based associations. Ph.D (Agri.) Thesis (Unpublished). University of Agricultural Sciences. Bangalore, Karnataka. 2014.
- S. V. Borude. An impact of dairy co-operative society on socio-economic development of member farmers. M.Sc (Agri.), Thesis (Unpublished), Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra. 1992.
- Development of a Decision Support System of Farm Implements and Machinery for Selected Crops of Kerala
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1 Department of Agricultural Extension Education, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad (Karnataka), IN
2 Department of Agricultural Extension, University of Agricultural Sciences, G.K.V.K., Bengaluru (Karnataka), IN
1 Department of Agricultural Extension Education, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad (Karnataka), IN
2 Department of Agricultural Extension, University of Agricultural Sciences, G.K.V.K., Bengaluru (Karnataka), IN
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Agriculture Update, Vol 12, No 2 (2017), Pagination: 319-322Abstract
The study was conducted during 2013-14 to develop a decision support system (DSS) in farm mechanization in selected crops for extension personnel and farmers of Kerala state. Farm implements and machinery having more than 25 per cent efficiency were selected to include in the decision support system. Ninety one implements or machinery used in rice plantation crops and fruit and vegetable crops were included in the system. The development of decision support system "farm mechanization" and the Malayalam version of the same, "Karshika yanthravalkaranam" was done through seven stages: a) Development of basic guidelines for presentation, b) Preparation of general outline for the content, c) Naming of the decision support system and its components, d) Preparation of information output sheets, e) Preparation of graphical elements, f) Development of page layouts and g) Development of the software component.Keywords
Decision Support Systems, Farm Implements, Machinery, Crops.
References
- Ganesan, V. (2002). Development and field testing of expert system as an aid to agricultural extension work. Leaflet from Kerala Agricultural University, Vellanikara, THRISSUR (KERALA) INDIA.
- Ganesan, V. (2004). Agricultural expert system for the diagnosis of pests and diseases, 15th International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture AIA’2004, IFAC, Cairo, Egypt, March 8-10, pp. 107-110.
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- Sunil, V.G. (2006). Design and validation of and information and decision support system for banana cultivation. Ph.D. Thesis, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. pp. 118-120.
- Application of a Decision Support System of Farm Implements and Machinery for Selected Crops of Kerala
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1 Department of Agricultural Extension Education, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad (Karnataka), IN
1 Department of Agricultural Extension Education, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad (Karnataka), IN
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Agriculture Update, Vol 12, No 4 (2017), Pagination: 574-577Abstract
The study was conducted during 2014 to find out the utility of the decision support system (DSS) developed in farm mechanization in selected crops for extension personnel and farmers of Kerala state. The application of the decision support system “farm mechanization” obtained a positive feedback from the end users. The most important utility of the system for extension personnel was as a ready reference material to refresh and enhance the knowledge on the subject and also as a training tool to enhance the learner participation. These two utilities were perceived by 90 per cent of the respondents. The most important use of the decision support system “Karshika yanthravalkaranam” for farmers was a tool to satisfy information need of farmers to take a decision on farm implement or machinery required for their crops as perceived by 83 per cent of the respondents.Keywords
Decision Support System, Farm Mechanization.References
- Helen, S. (2008). Agricultural expert system-A participatory assessment. Ph.D. Thesis, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur, pp. 130-138.
- Helen, S. and Kaleel, F.M.H. (2009). Information efficiency of agricultural expert system. Indian Res. J. Extn. Edu., 9 (3): 20-23.
- Reddy, P.K., Reddy, A.S., Venkateswar, R.B. and Reddy, G.S. (2005). In: Proceedings of E-sagu National workshop on IT based personalized agricultural extension systems (IT-PEAS 2005) 6th May, IIT, Hyderabad, India. Available: http://agriculture.iiit.ac.in/it-paes2005/.
- Sivakami, S. and Karthikeyan, K. (2008). Evaluating effectiveness of expert system for performing agricultural extension service in India. Expert Systems with Applications, 36(6): 9634-9636.
- Sunil, V.G. (2006). Design and validation of and information and decision support system for banana cultivation. Ph.D Thesis, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. pp. 118-120.
- Information and Communication Technology Tools Used by Agricultural Extension Functionaries
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1 Department of Agricultural Extension, University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), GKVK, Bangalore, IN
2 University Examination Centre, UAS, Bangalore, IN
1 Department of Agricultural Extension, University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), GKVK, Bangalore, IN
2 University Examination Centre, UAS, Bangalore, IN
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Indian Journal of Economics and Development, Vol 6, No 3 (2018), Pagination: 1-7Abstract
Objective: To analyse the extent of utilization of Information and Communication Technology tools (ICTs) by agricultural extension functionaries.
Methods and Statistical Analysis: Eighty agricultural officers and assistant agricultural officers from 43 Raitha Samparka Kendras (RSKs) in four Southern districts of Karnataka were interviewed during 2016-2017. A pre-tested interview schedule was used to collect the information on the extent of utilization of ICT tools by the respondents for seeking and dissemination of agricultural information. The collected data was analysed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation and multiple regression analysis. Ex-post-facto research method was employed in the study.
Findings: Majority of the agricultural extension functionaries (70.00%) were belonging to medium to high category of extent of utilization of ICT tools. All the agricultural extension functionaries were ‘Very frequently ‘using smart phone, while a majority of the agricultural extension functionaries were using ‘Very frequently’ landline phone (88.75%), desktop computer (68.75%) and laptops (57.50%). The software/apps used ‘Very frequently’ by majority of the extension functionaries were SMS (98.75%), WhatsApp (65.00%) and Ms Word (65.00%). A larger number of agricultural extension functionaries were ‘Very frequently’ using Google Chrome (43.75%) and Yahoo (40.00%) search engines for seeking and disseminating agricultural information to the farming community. All the 14 personal, socio-economic, psychological and communication characteristic of agricultural extension functionaries selected for the study have contributed to the tune of 74.50 per cent of variation in the extent of utilization of ICT tools.
Applications/Improvements: Periodic training needs to be conducted by the Karnataka State Department of Agriculture (KSDA) to the agricultural extension functionaries working in RSKs for increasing their knowledge and upgrading skill for effective utilization and maintenance of ICT tools and sufficient budget should also be provided by the KSDA for the purchase and maintenance of ICT tools at RSKs.
Keywords
ICT Tools, Gadgets, Software, Apps, Networking Technologies.Full Text
References
- E.L. Adebayo, O.M. Adesope. Awareness, access and usage of information and communication technologies between female researchers and extensionists. International Journal of Education and Development. 2007; 3(1), 85-93.
- H. Manty. Access and utility of ICT tools by extension personnel for transfer of technology in North Karnataka. Agriculture Science. 2011; 1-111.
- B.U. Kannappanavar, K. N. Madhu. Use pattern of electronic resources by scientists of Indian institute of spices research (IISR): A case study. International Journal of Digital Library Services. 2015; 5(4), 76-98.
- N.V. Raghava, P. Punna Rao. ICT use behaviour of scientists of Krishi Vigyan Kendras. Journal of Communication Studies. 2014; 32, 3-12.
- R. Saravanan. Agricultural knowledge information systems and innovations for technology dissemination and sustainable Agriculture development. Innovation and Sustainable Development in Agriculture and Food. 2010.
- S. Umar, M. Wamdzu Musa, Y. Toluwase Olayemi, R. Suleiman. Awareness and use of information and communication technologies among extension agents in Kaduna state of Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture Extension. 2015; 19(1), 66-77.
- S.R. Verma, F.L. Sharma. Application of information and communication technologies in agriculture by extension personnel. Journal of Extension Systems. 2013; 29(2), 13-28.
- Profile and Marketing Practices of Grape Growers
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1 Department of Agricultural Marketing, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, IN
2 University Examination Centre, IN
3 Department of Agricultural Extension, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, IN
1 Department of Agricultural Marketing, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, IN
2 University Examination Centre, IN
3 Department of Agricultural Extension, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, IN
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Indian Journal of Economics and Development, Vol 6, No 5 (2018), Pagination: 1-6Abstract
Objectives: To know the profile and identify the marketing practices of grape growers.
Methods and Statistical Analysis: The study is based on preliminary data collected from 90 grape growers. The collected data was analyzed using frequency, percentage and mean.
Findings: The study findings reveals that majority of grape growers interviewed were small farmers (56.67%) and more than one-third of grape growers were having medium level of education (35.56%), annual income (35.56%), cosmopolite (34.44%), social participation (36.66%) and mass media participation (36.67%). The reasons for all the grape growers (100.00%) for selling the produce at farm gate to the pre-harvest contractors are due to perishable nature of the produce, convenient to sell the produce in the village, no/less marketing and transport costs and no labour cost is required for loading and unloading of produce.
Applications/Improvements: There is a need to establish grape growers association by the farmers which would help in organizing/facilitating joint activities like value addition, processing and collective grape marketing. Information about market price should be passed on to the grape growers through mass media and other means of communication.
Keywords
Profile, Marketing, Farm Gate, Grape Growers.Full Text
References
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- P. Naveenkumar. Entrepreneurial Behaviour of Pomegranate Farmers in Chitradurga District of Karnataka, University Agriculture Science. Bengaluru. 2012; 1-190.
- H. Viswanatha, B.N. Manjuantha, M.T. Lakshminarayan. Aspirations and Problems of Rural Youth Practicing Agriculture. Mysore Journal of Agricultural Science.2014; 48 (4), 583- 588.
- Nagaraj, B. Krishnamurthy, M.T. Lakshminarayan, M.V. Bharamagoudar. Adoption of Improved Production Technologies by Paddy Growers. Indian Journal of Economics and Development. 2016; 12 (1a), 387-393.
- I. Moulasab. A Study on Knowledge and Adoption of Improved Cultivation Practices by Mango Growers of North Karnataka, M.Sc. (Agriculture) (Unpublished), University Agriculturre Science. Dharwad. 2004; 1-153.
- S.K. Chandrshekar. Analysis of Onion Production and Marketing Behaviour of Farmers in Gadag District, Karnataka. University Agriculture Science. Dharwad. 2007; 1-72.
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- Participation of Tribal Youth in Agricultural Activities
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1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mudigere, Chikkamagaluru (Karnataka), IN
2 University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru (Karnataka), IN
1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mudigere, Chikkamagaluru (Karnataka), IN
2 University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru (Karnataka), IN
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Agriculture Update, Vol 13, No 2 (2018), Pagination: 192-196Abstract
The present study was carried out in two districts of Karnataka State during 2017-2018 to analyze the participation of tribal youth in agricultural activities. One hundred and sixty tribal youth were interviewed using a pre-tested interview schedule. The results revealed that a large number of tribal youth (40.63%) belong to high category of overall participation in agricultural activities, whereas 38.13 and 21.25 per cent of the tribal youth belong to low and medium level of overall participation in agricultural activities. Further, it was found that there exist no significant difference between Soliga and Kuruba tribal youth with respect to their participation in agricultural activities.Keywords
Youth, Participation, Agricultural Activities.References
- Anonymous (2010). Integrated tribal development project office report of Mysore and Chamarajanagar districts. Government of Karnataka
- Hadagalli, V. (2013). A study on aspirations and participation of rural youth practicing agriculture and allied activities. M.Sc. (Ag.) Thesis, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru (Karnataka) India.
- Nishitha, K. (2016). Decision making and participation of farm men and women in sugarcane cultivation: a study in Mandya district M.Sc. (Ag.) Thesis, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru (Karnataka) India.
- Preethi (2015). A study on perception, aspiration and participation of farm youth in agriculture. Ph.D. (Ag.) Thesis, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru (Karnataka) India.
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- Factors Influencing the Utilization of Information and Communication Technology Tools by Agricultural Extension Functionaries
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1 Department of Agricultural Extension, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru (Karnataka), IN
2 Department of Agricultural Extension, G.K.V.K., University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru (Karnataka), IN
1 Department of Agricultural Extension, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru (Karnataka), IN
2 Department of Agricultural Extension, G.K.V.K., University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru (Karnataka), IN
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Agriculture Update, Vol 13, No 2 (2018), Pagination: 228-232Abstract
The present study was carried out in four districts of Karnataka state during 2016-2017 to identify the factors influencing the utilization of information and communication technology tools by agricultural extension functionaries. Eighty Agricultural officers and Assistant Agricultural officers from Mysuru, Hassan, Tumukuru and Mandya districts formed the sample of the study. The results revealed that education, job experience, achievement motivation, innovative proneness, job involvement, e-readiness, organizational climate, mass media utilization, accessibility to ICT tools and training on ICT tools of agricultural extension functionaries were found to be having significant to highly relationship with their extent of utilization of ICT tools. All the 14 personal, socio-economic, psychological and communication characteristics of agricultural extension functionaries put together have contributed to the tune of 74.50 per cent variation in the extent of utilization of ICT tools. The results of the path analysis revealed that training on ICT tools, accessibility to ICT tools and education had direct, indirect and largest indirect effects on the extent of utilization of ICT tools by agricultural extension functionaries.Keywords
Factors, Utilization, ICT Tools, Agricultural Extension Functionaries.References
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- A Scale to Measure the Livelihood Status of Tribal Youth
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1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mudigere, Chikkamagaluru (Karnataka), IN
2 University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru (Karnataka), IN
1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mudigere, Chikkamagaluru (Karnataka), IN
2 University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru (Karnataka), IN
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Agriculture Update, Vol 13, No 2 (2018), Pagination: 237-241Abstract
An attempt is made to construct a scale to measure the livelihood status of tribal youth using summated rating method. The methods of rating was followed in the construction of the scale. The livelihood scale developed was found to be reliable and valid. The scale developed is useful in explicitly measuring the livelihood status of tribal youth. Thirty farm youth from North Canara district of Karnataka state was interviewed to analyze their livelihood status using the scale developed for the study. The results revealed that more number of tribal youth (43.34%) were belonging to high livelihood status, whereas 36.66 and 20.00 per cent of tribal youth were belonging to medium and low level of livelihood status.Keywords
Scale to Measure, Tribal Youth, Coping Strategies, Stress, Shocks.References
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- Attitude of Vegetable Growers Towards Chikkaballapura Agriculture Produce Market Committee
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1 Department of Agricultural Marketing, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, IN
2 University Examination Centre, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, IN
3 Directorate of Extension, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, IN
4 Department of Agricultural Extension, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, IN
1 Department of Agricultural Marketing, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, IN
2 University Examination Centre, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, IN
3 Directorate of Extension, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, IN
4 Department of Agricultural Extension, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, IN
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Indian Journal of Economics and Development, Vol 6, No 8 (2018), Pagination: 1-5Abstract
Objectives: To analyze the attitude of vegetable growers towards Chikkaballapura Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC)
Methods and Statistical Analysis: Ninety vegetable growers who had supplied their produce to the Chikkaballapura APMC were personally interviewed using a pre-tested schedule. The collected data were scored, tabulated and analyzed using chi-square test and multiple regression analysis. Ex-post facto research design was followed for the research study.
Findings: Majority of vegetable growers (65.55%) had favourable to more favourable attitude towards Chikkaballapura APMC. All the farmers had agreed with the attitude statement ‘APMC ensures fair and competitive prices’, whereas cent per cent of the vegetable growers disapproved with the attitude statement, ‘APMC collects market fee from traders’. Education, achievement motivation, decision making ability, management orientation, innovativeness, economic motivation, mass media participation, extension agency contact and extension participation of vegetable growers had significant to highly significant association with the attitude towards APMC.
Applications/Improvements: Frequent contact of vegetable growers with the extension agency and active participation in extension activities of APMC/Horticulture Department will help the farmers in knowing and utilizing the various facilities provided by Chikkaballapura APMC. The mass media may also publish/broadcast/telecast about the benefits provided by Chikkaballapura APMC for developing favourable attitude among vegetables growers towards Chikkaballapura APMC.
Keywords
Attitude, Mass Media Participation, Extension Agency Contact, Extension Participation.Full Text
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- Problems Faced by Agricultural Extension Functionaries in Using Information and Communication Technology Tools
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1 Department of Agricultural Extension, G.K.V.K., University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru (Karnataka)
2 Department of Agricultural Extension, G.K.V.K., University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru (Karnataka), IN
1 Department of Agricultural Extension, G.K.V.K., University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru (Karnataka)
2 Department of Agricultural Extension, G.K.V.K., University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru (Karnataka), IN
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Agriculture Update, Vol 13, No 3 (2018), Pagination: 283-288Abstract
The present study was carried out in Mysuru, Hassan, Mandya and Tumakuru districts of Karnataka state during 2016-2017 to know the profile of agricultural extension functionaries and to identify the problems faced by the agricultural extension functionaries in using ICT tools. A sample of 80 Agricultural Officers (30 Nos) and Assistant Agricultural Officers (50 Nos) representing 43 Raitha Samparka Kendras of four sampled districts were interviewed with the help of a pre-tested interview schedule. The results revealed that majority of the extension functionaries were educated upto M.Sc. (Agri) degree (51.25%), had undergone training on ICT tools (60.00%) and were having medium level of e-readiness (51.25%).Majority of the agricultural extension functionaries had the problem of interrupted power supply, slow/ poor internet connection, poor maintenance of ICT tools, inadequate number of ICT tools (multimedia projectors, tablets with GPS, DVDs, digital cameras, etc.), lack of upgraded ICT tools/ equipment (hardware/software), high cost of ICT tools, technical and infrastructural problems, less number of Agri websites and portals, and problems of virus and junk mails. All the agricultural extension functionaries suggested for uninterrupted power supply for effective utilization of ICT tools, while a majority of agricultural extension functionaries suggested for allocation of sufficient funds for ICT infrastructure and procurement/ upgrading/ maintenance of ICT equipment and tools, provision of better internet connectivity etc., for effective utilization of ICT tools.Keywords
ICT Tools, Transfer of Technology, Agricultural Extension Functionaries.References
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- Impact of Nutrition Counseling on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Pre-Obese Employees of University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru
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1 Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru (Karnataka), IN
2 Department of Agricultural Extensions, University of Agricultural Sciences (G.K.V.K.), Bengaluru (Karnataka), IN
1 Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru (Karnataka), IN
2 Department of Agricultural Extensions, University of Agricultural Sciences (G.K.V.K.), Bengaluru (Karnataka), IN
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Food Science Research Journal, Vol 9, No 2 (2018), Pagination: 269-273Abstract
The present study was carried out in Gandhi Krishi Vignana Kendra campus of UASB during 2016-2017 to know the efficacy of nutritional counseling on knowledge, attitude and practices of pre-obese employees of University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru. A sample of 120 employees comprising both men and women (having BMI range from 25.0 – 29.9) in the age group of 35 to 55 years working in GKVK Campus of UASB were selected following purposive sampling method. The results of the study revealed a positive efficacy of nutrition counseling in improving the nutrition knowledge to bring favourable attitude towards optimum nutrition which can be translated into change in practices.Keywords
Pre-Obese, Impact, Nutrition Counseling, Knowledge, Attitude, Practice.References
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