Vol. 12, Special Issue 12 (2023)

Author(s):
Ghadage PA, Ahire MC and Shende SS

Abstract:
The present study was carried out to analyse the constraints faced by the beneficiaries of NICRA project in Pune, Ahmednagar, and Nandurbar district. A total of 180 respondents from villages with NICRA project implementation and 180 respondents from villages without NICRA project implementation were meticulously selected for the study. The data regarding the Impact of NICRA project were collected using pre-tested interview schedule. Socio economic impact was measured as quantitative aspects with the help of Average increased ground water level (ft.), Average area irrigated (ha) Average No of birds in backyard poultry, Average income from backyard poultry (Rs.), Average number of hybrid cows, Average milk yield/hybrid cow/lactation period (lit.), Cropping intensity, Cropping pattern, Crop diversification with this parameters. It was observed that constraints, Lack of awareness about climate resilience (88.88%) was ranked I, Poor maintenance of soil and water conservation structures due to lack of support from the institutions (83.61%) was ranked II, Poor maintenance of implements kept in custom hiring centre (69.44%), Poor quality roti of drought tolerant variety Phule Vasudha (69.44%), Poor availability and accessibility of short duration drought tolerant crop varieties (69.44%) was ranked IV, Poor functioning of village climate risk management committee (66.66%) was ranked V, Lack of timely information related to climate resilient technologies (63.88 %) was ranked VI, Resistance to change the conventional practices (59.72%) was ranked VII, Language and technical terms were difficult to understand in training programs. (56.11%) was ranked VIII, Lack of involvement of women famers in farm related interventions. (52.77%) was ranked IX, Complex government procedure for taking permission for desalting of river or pond (52.77%) was ranked X.