Vol. 12, Issue 11 (2023)

Author(s):
Akanksha Rai, Muskan Rana, Dilshad, Kartik Sabharwal and Gurshaminder Singh

Abstract:
Agriculture holds immense importance in India due to its significant contributions to the economy, livelihoods, and food security of the nation. India’s dependency on agriculture is evident through its multifaceted impact on the economy, employment, food security, and cultural heritage. However, this dependency also highlights the need for reforms, investments in infrastructure, technological advancements, and policy changes to enhance the sector’s resilience and ensure the well-being of farmers and rural communities. The study was conducted on socio- economic profile of the farmers and the data collected from six different villages i.e. Chhoti Mandauli, Rattangarh, Ramgarh Manda, Badwali, Bhateri and Bari Mandauli from districts Rupnagar and Fatehgarh saheb from Punjab. For the study, a questionnaire-based technique was chosen. The original data source forms the basis of the study. There is a recording of the 100 farmers’ interviews. To do this, we devised a survey wherein we were required to gather every piece of information on the farmer’s socio-economic status, including their - age categorization, caste system, education qualification, mobile phone and internet facilities available, family composition, extension contact, source of information, availability of cards, land holdings, livestock possession, Implements and machinery available etc. In order to draw meaningful conclusions, every item was looked over in detail and explained. Farmers’ desirable status is the outcome of enhanced medical facilities, improved seed supply and affordable fertiliser availability. According to interaction results, farmers’ socio-economic standing may be raised by raising their educational attainment, expanding their degree of social involvement and providing them with technical expertise. Absence of knowledge in the domain of disease and pest control, agricultural inputs were observed. Thus, in order to ensure the welfare of agricultural community modern technologies such as using software to track diseases and sustainable agriculture should make use of artificial intelligence.