Participation of Members in Developmental Activities of Nabard Farmers\' Clubs in Kerala State

Abstract

NABARD farmers’ clubs are voluntary organizations acting effectively for the development of the farming community. Group approach in club attracts farmers the programmes. Collective actions, technical assistance and credit linkages are ensured for the members. A study was undertaken to analyze the participation of members in farmers’ club activities. Thrissur district of Kerala state, was the study area. Six clubs were randomly selected from identified blocks. One twenty respondents were proportionally considered for data collection. The mean score was the statistical tool used for analysis. Member participation in club activities, social and economic development programmes was collected for the study. Maximum participation was observed for technology transfer programmes, under club activities, formation of Joint Liability Groups in economic development and to become an active participant in village programmes in the social development domain