Author(s): Jaybhaye PV, Khalge MI, Kadam RP and Shende SS

Abstract: The present study was undertaken with the main objective to study the association between profile characters and the techno-economic empowerment of farmers through digital extension. The study was conducted in Parbhani district of Marathwada region of Maharashtra. In all 120 respondents were selected randomly. The data were collected by personal interview and “Ex-Post-Facto” research design was used for conducting the study. The collected data was processed and statistically analyzed by using statistical tools like frequency and percentage, mean, standard deviation and coefficient of correlation. Among the eleven selected independent variables age was negatively significant with the techno-economic empowerment. However, variables like education, social participation, farm power, possession of ICT tools, time spend were positively and highly significant to techno-economic empowerment. While, family size, land holding, family income, decision making and level of aspiration could not establish any relationship in terms of techno-economic empowerment through digital extension.

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