IMPACT OF BIJU KRUSHAK KALYAN YOJANA (BKKY) IN ANGUL DISTRICT OF ODISHA
Journal: International Journal of Advances in Agricultural Science and Technology (IJAAST) (Vol.8, No. 9)Publication Date: 2021-09-30
Authors : Smit Smarak Mishra; Dipak Kumar Bose; Jahanara;
Page : 83-91
Keywords : Health insurance; Farmers; Odisha; BKKY; Angul district; Impact;
Abstract
Villages and its farmers are the base of Odisha. But, when farmers suffer from ailments, they have to pay heavy economic, social and emotional price. Financial hazard and health related expenses led the farmer to suffer in poverty. Whereas, Biju Krushak Kalyan Yojana (BKKY) brought as a solution to farmers for their health security. The study was conducted in Angul district of Odisha under ex-post facto research design. 120 respondents from 10 villages of Angul block in Angul district of Odisha was selected for the study. Primary data were collected from the respondents with the help of pre-tested semi-structured interview schedule through personal interview. Data collected were subjected to statistical analysis and the identified that majority of the respondents were middle aged, illiterate, earns medium level of annual income, with medium level of mass media exposure and extension contact. Further added that, respondents reported positive impact on BKKY and socio-economic characteristics like education, income, mass media exposure and extension contact has positive and significant association with the impact of BKKY among the farmers. It was suggested to create awareness among farmers on benefits of BKKY, providing quality health consultations, proper knowledge at timely manner.
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