Comparative Analysis of Scale of Social capital formed in Kollam and Palakkad districts of Kerala as an Impact of a Pilot Extension Project (LEADS)

Abstract

Lead Farmer Centered Extension Advisory and Delivery Services (LEADS) is a pilot extension  project revolving around lead farmer – satellite farmer concept on an Agro Ecological Zone basis within  in a district. Presently LEADS Project is being implemented in four districts of Kerala, namely Kollam,  Palakkad, Kannur and Wayanad. The present study was conducted in the Kollam and Palakkad districts  of Kerala. The study aimed to compare Social capital formed in Kollam and Palakkad districts as an  impact of LEADS project. From the study conducted, it was clear that the social capital formed was  found to be more in Kollam than in Palakkad district.