International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

author(s)
Chirantan Pramanik, Keithellakpam Chanakya and Dr. Jahanara

abstract
The study was carried out in Purba Medinipur District of West Bengal during the 2023-24 period to find out the knowledge level of the respondents towards improved marigold production practices. A total of 120 respondents were selected from Dokanda, Meghadangar, Bakharabaj, Govinda Chak and Gajna villages within Panskura Community Development Block, based on the high number of farmers engaged in Marigold production. The primary data were gathered through personnel interviews using a pre-structured interview schedule and subsequently analysed using appropriate statistical tools such as frequency, percentage and correlation was used to interpret the findings and draw conclusion. The major findings were 59.17% of respondents have medium level of knowledge towards improved Marigold production practices whereas out of 12 variables i.e. age, occupation, annual income and family size was found positively significant correlation at 0.01 probability with overall knowledge level and caste, education level, land holding, family type, housing pattern, farm power, social participation and extension contact was found positively significant correlation at 0.05 probability with overall knowledge level towards improved marigold production practices.