Training Need Assessment of Rythu Bharosa Kendra (RBK) Staff of SPSR Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh, India

Abstract

The present study was conducted during the year 2022-23 by following Ex-Post-Facto research design with objective of studying the Training Need Assessment of Rythu Bharosa Kendra (RBK) Staff of SPSR Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh, India. A total of 120 RBK staff of SPSR Nellore district from 08 agriculture divisions were interviewed with help of prestructured interview schedule. The findings of the current study indicate that concerning Crop Production, subjects such as Integrated Farming Systems, Cropping Systems, and the management of Micro-Nutrient Deficiencies have emerged as particularly crucial areas that require focused training for the RBK staff in the sampled region. Regarding the aspects of Crop Protection, the RBK staff highlighted a need for training in Integrated Pest Management, Integrated Disease Management, and the implementation of Biocontrol Methods. In the domain of Horticulture, the RBK staff expressed a need for training in various areas, including the Package of Practices for Plantation Crops, the techniques of Nursery Establishment and Management, as well as the processes of Grading and Quality Assessment. Regarding the management of dairy operations, the training priorities for RBK staff are centered around Milking Management and Housing Management, which have been identified as particularly important areas. Concerning the challenges encountered by RBK staff, the most significant constraint identified is the insufficiency of equipment, infrastructure, and essential resources. This is followed by the difficulty of effectively managing multiple schemes simultaneously and coping with a heavy workload, along with a high frequency of monthly meetings.