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Socio Economic Status of Farming Community of Char Area of Dhubri District, Assam

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  • Nath, R. K.
  • Sarma, B.
  • Choudhury, M.
  • Ahmed, P.
  • Upamanya, G. K.
  • Khayer, S. M.
  • Rahman, M.
  • Sarma, G. K.
  • Ahmed, F. A.
  • Sarma, R.

Abstract

The present study delves into the Socio-economic Status of Farmers of Char area of Dhubri district of Assam. The study was confined to the selected Char areas of the district, namely Faujdar Char, Simlabari and Bamunpara Part IV village. The quantitative study collected information using personal interview of each farmer through a semi-structured questionnaire. A multistage purposive cum random sampling design was followed for the purpose. A total sample of 150 farmers were randomly selected from the three indicated villages during 2021. This study revealed that farmers were of poor economic condition with low literacy and knowledge about agricultural methods. The farmers grow only rice, jute, summer and winter vegetables and without any awareness about their improved management practices. It is imperative that the introduction of modern agricultural technologies can uplift the present socioeconomic status of the farming community in the Char areas.

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  • Nath, R. K. & Sarma, B. & Choudhury, M. & Ahmed, P. & Upamanya, G. K. & Khayer, S. M. & Rahman, M. & Sarma, G. K. & Ahmed, F. A. & Sarma, R., 2021. "Socio Economic Status of Farming Community of Char Area of Dhubri District, Assam," Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, vol. 39(9).
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:ajaees:358041
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    1. Balram Kumar & Debarshi Das, 2019. "Livelihood of the Char Dwellers of Western Assam," Indian Journal of Human Development, , vol. 13(1), pages 90-101, April.
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