Vol. 10, Special Issue 8 (2021)

Author(s):
Biseshwar Saxena, MA Khan, Sunil Narbaria, HK Awasthi and KNS Banafer

Abstract:
The present study was conducted in the state of Chhattisgarh's plain agro-climatic zone of Chhattisgarh state during the year 2020. The purpose of this study is to evaluate information on rice farming during the wet and dry seasons. The research was carried out in 18 villages chosen randomly from six blocks in three districts in the Chhattisgarh Plains Agro-Climatic Zone. The information was gathered through a personal interview with the use of an interview schedule. The information gathered was examined using appropriate statistical methodologies and tools. Maximum percentage of the respondents stated that the non-availability of labor during peak season for different operations, low price of rice in the market, high price of fertilizers and agro-chemical and less amount of credit provided by the cooperative society. Most of the respondents suggested that government should provide labour through MGNAREGA on hire basis, government should procure rice at the rate of Rs.25,00.00 in dry season also, limit of selling rice should be increase to 65 q/ha, low price and effective agro-chemical should be available in the market and the amount of credit provided by the cooperative society should be increased, respectively.