Vol. 11, Special Issue 2 (2022)

Author(s):
S Naveen Kumar, P Gidda Reddy and R Ratnakar

Abstract:
The strengths of NGO extension service providers were elicited as structured buildings, personal mobility and transport facilities, specified human resources, active functional linkages with organizations and institutions, fruitful coordination with other departments, policies and administrations, clearly defined communication pattern, job satisfaction, community mobilization etc. Weaknesses were insufficient demo farms, insufficient office and lab equipment, insufficient incentives and awards, lack of welfare measures to the employees etc. Opportunities such as jurisdiction of carrying out extension work to extend, regular donor support, and wide grass root acceptance etc. Major threats were sudden withdrawl of donor support and change in donor policies and shift in areas of work etc.