Vol. 6, Issue 9 (2017)

Author(s):
Ashutosh Sharma and NK Khare

Abstract:
The present study was carried out during 2016-17 in the tribal districts of Madhya Pradesh state. This study was conducted in randomly selected 600 villages of four purposively selected blocks i.e. Mandla, Nainpur located in Mandla district similarly Dindori, Mehandwani located in Dindori district. The aim of this study to know the constraints in participation in the activities of ATMA. A total of 300 farmer friends were selected randomly as respondents. The data collection was done by the use of interview schedule through personal interview. Data were analyzed with help of suitable statistical tools. Highest percentage of respondents were of the opinion that unavailability of inputs at the farmers doorstep, in case of Dindori the highest percentage of respondents were of the opinion that voice of extension personnel’s have been often neglected. The most important suggestions given by the respondents of Mandla were opinion that timely release of funds and approval of activity plans, in case of Dindori the highest percentage of respondents were suggested that regular contact should be made among farmers and ATMA officers to overcome the constraints for increasing the participation of farmers in different activities of ATMA.