Vol. 12, Special Issue 12 (2023)

Author(s):
Gurbir Singh, Nancy Malik and Sanjay Kumar

Abstract:
In order to foster the expansion of agricultural profitability, efficiency, ecological responsibility, technical developments, and environmental stability, this study explores the vital role that agricultural education plays. With a focus on Punjabi farmers, mostly in villages Marauli Khurad, Rattangarh, Ramgarh Manda, Badwali, Marauli Kalan, in Tehsil Chamkaur Sahib of Rupnagar district of Punjab and Bhateri village is located in Bassi Pathana tehsil of Fatehgarh Sahib district in Punjab, India. Study uses a questionnaire-based methodology to gather data from 125 farmer interviews. Examining the socioeconomic elements influencing the lifestyles and employment circumstances of the farming population in these areas is the main goal. The goal of the inquiry is to have a thorough grasp of the socioeconomic situations, acknowledging that although some people have experienced improvements in their quality of life, others continue to live in difficult situations. The report highlights the need to investigate socioeconomic status, taking into account the community at large, the occupational environment, academic performance, income of the labor force, residential features, and government initiatives. To evaluate the socio-profile of the farmers, important factors like age, education, landholding, family structure, information source are selected. These observations help to clarify the socioeconomic dynamics of the farming community and have important ramifications for focused developmental and educational initiatives.