International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

It was observed that, nearly three fourth (i.e. 73.33%) of the beneficiaries had. medium to technology transfer in Rabi jowar "Parbhani Moti" and also 73.33 per cent of non-beneficiaries had medium to transfer of technology in Rabi jowar "Parbhani Moti", The 'Z' value 5.34 significant at 0.01 % level of probability indicating that there was significant difference in transfer of technology among the beneficiaries and non- beneficiaries of RKVY Scheme.

It was revealed that, 60 per cent of beneficiaries had medium to transfer of technology in Gram and 70 per cent of non-beneficiaries had medium technology transfer in Gram. The 'Z' value 2.80 significant at 0.01 % level of probability indicating that there was significant difference in transfer of technology among the beneficiaries and non- beneficiaries of RKVY Scheme.

In regarding with impact of RKVY on its beneficiaries was in term of transfer of technology on Rabi jowar "Parbhani Moti" (96.19%) and beneficiaries was in term of transfer of technology on Gram "Vijay/Akash" (68.94%).

In the constraints, majority of the beneficiaries reported that, lack of technical skills from extension staff (93.33%), of experienced trainers of RKVY (91.67%), there are several steps majority of the beneficiaries reported that, lack involved in obtaining information (86.67%), less number of income days under the RKVY (85.00%), lack of technical infrastructure (83.33%), KIOSK systems is not working properly under the RKVY (83.33%), lack of communication between beneficiaries and the authorities or officers (81.67%)

In order to overcome the constraints some suggestions were given by the beneficiaries they are as, Increase the subsidy on the basis of start-up (98.33%), Proper financial management (96.67%), give the proper guidance (91.67%), Timely. information should be disseminated by extension agents (86.67), The government should supply the necessary equipment at proper times (83.33%), Good quality of seed should provide to the beneficiaries (78.33%).