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The Socioeconomic Profile of Farmers Affected by the Covid-19 Lockdown in Chhattisgarh's Surguja District

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  • Sinha, Saurabh Kumar
  • Singh, Yogendra Kumar
  • Gupta, Ankur
  • Saratkar, Nitin
  • Shivangini

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The present study was conducted in the villages of Sakalo, Sargwan, Ara, and Amatoli in the blocks of Ambikapur and Sitapur, which are both located in the Sarguja district, in the state of Chhattisgarh. A total of 80 farmers were chosen on purpose from each village—20 from each village. The research project "the Socio Economic Profile of Covid-19 Lockdown Affected Farmer in Surguja District of Chhattisgarh" With the use of a personal interview method and scheduled interview schedule. They tabulated, examined, and analysed the data. The profile characteristics of all farmers affected by the lockdown. Growers reported that a majority of (61.25%) young age category, (48.75%) farmers ST category, (45%) illiterate, (40%) famers small land holding, (63%) famers' occupation is agriculture, (68.75%) irrigated type land, (50%) farmers is medium level income, majority of farmers family joint, (50%) farmers house is kaccha type, (55%) sources of drinking water is publicly, and (60%) farmers is a farmer. Low farm equipment levels, with (45%) farmers information sources are few, Understanding the socioeconomic status of farmers would be aided by the outcomes of the current study. The current study will offer helpful direction for comprehending the recommended set of farming methods.

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  • Sinha, Saurabh Kumar & Singh, Yogendra Kumar & Gupta, Ankur & Saratkar, Nitin & Shivangini, 2023. "The Socioeconomic Profile of Farmers Affected by the Covid-19 Lockdown in Chhattisgarh's Surguja District," Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, vol. 41(4), pages 1-5.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:ajaees:367423
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