Vol. 11, Special Issue 5 (2022)

Author(s):
BB Bhingarde and OP Sharma

Abstract:
This paper describes relationship between profile of extension personnel with their training needs. For study, primary data were collected on various parameters by using personal interview method for the period of 2021-2022 from seven districts of South Gujarat by survey method using interview schedule. The findings revealed that the variables viz., management orientation, decision making ability and leadership ability were found positively and significantly related with training needs of extension personnel at 1 percent level of significance. While information seeking behavior was found positively and significantly related with their training needs at 5 percent level of significance. Whereas, service experience was found negatively and significantly related with their training needs at 1 percent level of significance. While age was found negatively and significantly related with their training needs at 5 percent level of significance. However, variables viz., education, mass media exposure and scientific orientation were found non-significantly related with their training needs.