Study on the Extension Training Needs of Change Agent

The present study was conducted in Baghpat district of Western Uttar Pradesh to know the extension training needs of change agent with the objective. Baghpat district has six blocks namely : Baghpat, Pilana, Khekra, Baraut, Chhaprauli and Binoui. Hence, all the six blocks were taken up for the study. From each block BDOs, ADOs and VPDOs were taken by using census method. In all, 250 change agents from six blocks formed the sample for the study. Data from respondents were collected through well-structured pre-tested interview schedule. It was found that respondents were handicapped of communication materials, which are very crucial and essential for transfer of technology. Change agents utilized mainly inexpensive visual materials, which are comparatively less effective in this information era. Data revealed that training needs differed from one category of change agents to another. Further probing of data indicated that BDOs and ADOs desired on priority basis the training in the areas of ‘focusing complex ideas’, ‘method of presentation’.