International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

author(s)
Prakruthi SN, Dr. SP Lambe, Dr. UT Dangore, Nitin Saratkar and Bhagyashree Tupe

abstract
The present investigation, entitled "Entrepreneurial Motivation of Agricultural Technical School Students," was undertaken in the Akola and Buldhana districts of Maharashtra, utilizing an exploratory research framework. A purposive sample of 120 students from four Agricultural Technical Schools was selected. Primary information was methodically gathered through in-person interviews employing a standardized questionnaire, then systematically classified, tabulated, and analyzed to ascertain the relationships in relation to the factors influencing entrepreneurial behavior. The findings revealed that a substantial proportion of respondents (66.66%) were male, with 41.66 per cent belonging to the Other Backward Class category. A majority (64.16%) hailed from families with moderate educational backgrounds, while 36.66% had parents whose principal occupation was agriculture coupled with labor. Around 35 percent came from households possessing minimal land (not exceeding 1 hectare), and 54.16 percent were classified within the moderate income category (?180,001 - ?360,000). Notably, 92.50 per cent originated from rural environments, and 40.83 per cent secured first-class academic results. The majority (74.16%) of ATS students appeared to be involved in the medium category of entrepreneurial motivation. The correlation study suggested a connection with gender, and academic success demonstrated a considerable positive association with entrepreneurial spirit. However, factors including caste classification, education of family members, parents' professions, family land ownership, annual earnings, and family's origin displayed an insignificant association.