Transfer of technology implemented by IIPR in Bundelkhand region: An impact analysis

Abstract

Bundelkhand region is a major pulse producing belt of Uttar Pradesh. TAR-IVLP project was implemented in Hamirpur district to create awareness and to provide critical inputs for enhancing the production of pulses and cereal crops during 2000 to 2005. To assess the impact of this project, data were collected from 50 farmers each from adopted village (Vidokhar village, Bharuwa Sumerpur Block) and non adopted villages viz., Artara, Patanpur and Pipraunda (Maudaha Block) using interview, observation and discussion methods. Major crops grown were in the study area were lentil, field pea, linseed, wheat, mustard, urdbean, mungbean and pigeonpea. Results indicated that farmers in adopted villages under the IVLP project were benefited. Majority of farmers (60%) procured quality seed from the IIPR, NSC, and Bij Nigam. The non-adopted farmers were getting approximately 25-30% lesser yield than the adopted farmers. The average annual income was ø 1,42,198 in case of adopted farmers, while it was Rs. 77,850 in case of non-adopted farmers which was statistically significant which indicates the improved economic condition of adopted farmers. However, there is a need to improve the irrigation infrastructures in Bundelkhand region along with emphasis on weed management and improved weather forecasting services for providing weather information in time to protect the crops from adverse weather conditions.