Analysis of the constraints from farmer's perspective in agricultural knowledge creation, information management and technology delivery systems (Agrikits) in bundelkhand region of U.P. Managuli Gangubai1, Ph.D. Scholar, Sharma J.P.2, Joint Director Extension, Gills Reshma3, Scientist, Burman R.R.1, Principal Scientist, Gurung Bishal4, Scientist, Sahu Subhashree5, Scientist 1Division of Agricultural Extension, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012 2ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012 3Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi, Kerala 5CATAT, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012 4Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, New Delhi-110012 Abstract The study was undertaken to identify the major constraints in the processes of knowledge creation, information management and technology delivery functions which are provided by AgriKITS including research institutes, agricultural universities, KVKs, some NGOS and progressive farmers in the Bundelkhand region of U.P. An extensive list of probable constraints were prepared through the analysis of secondary data and with the help of experts. To study the severity of the constraints, the data were collected from 120 farmer respondents through personal interviews and group discussions. The quantification of data was done by ranking the constraints based on the responses obtained from the respondents and calculating the Rank Based Quotient (RBQ). Findings of the study indicated that Complex technologies, Lack of knowledge and awareness on improved technology, Unavailability of quality inputs, Climatic risk and uncertainty were emerged as important constraints perceived by the farmers. Top Keywords Constraint analysis, Rank based quotient, Complex technologies, Unavailability of quality inputs. Top |