Vol. 12, Issue 5 (2023)

Author(s):
Sandeep Bhakar, Preeti Yadav and Santosh Kumar Singh

Abstract:
The Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) is an innovative science-based institution that provides farmers and farm women with great opportunities by conducting trainings to closely work with trainees with the goal of developing a more competent and educated workforce. An ex-post facto research study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of training programmes imparted under the project entitled “Improvement in the livelihood of SC/ST Families” in district Fatehabad of Haryana. The results of investigation revealed that the majority (57.50%) of trainees reported a medium level of effectiveness while 22.50 percent beneficiaries reported high level of effectiveness for training programmes. The data further revealed that ‘Easy understanding’ (WMS=2.35), Hands on training / demonstration (WMS=2.31), and ‘Relevancy of course contents (WMS=2.14)’ were the aspects where training programmes were found effective. The benefits perceived by the trainees from the training programmes were increase in knowledge (67.5%), increase in self-confidence (60%) and gain in skills (47.5%). On the basis of the above findings, it can be concluded that the trainees have gained knowledge and skills that are relevant to their job and can apply them to improve their work performance. But there were some areas of concern where improvement is needed.