Böcker av C. D. Chauhan

The book focuses on the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and its impact on member farmers of Gram Panchayats in the Anand, Vadodara, and Kheda districts of the middle Gujarat region in India. The PMFBY, launched in 2016, aims to provide widespread insurance coverage against crop failures, safeguarding farmers' income and stabilizing the agricultural sector, which contributes significantly to India's GDP and employs about half of the country's workforce. It also sheds light on the current state of PMFBY implementation in the selected districts, offering insights into the knowledge, attitude, and challenges faced by member farmers. The findings contribute to a better understanding of the dynamics surrounding agricultural insurance schemes and highlight areas for improvement in policy implementation. The study's comprehensive approach, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative aspects, provides a nuanced perspective on the complex relationship between farmers and agricultural insurance initiatives in India's evolving agricultural landscape.

The book focuses on the perception and attitude of farmers towards low-cost greenhouse technology in Navsari District of South Gujarat, considering the importance of agriculture and the potential benefits of protected cultivation in diverse agro-climatic conditions. The objectives include studying the personal profile of respondents, assessing their perception, measuring knowledge levels, studying attitudes, exploring associations between variables, and gathering opinions for strategy formulation.The findings contribute to understanding the potential for protected cultivation in enhancing agricultural productivity and the need for strategic interventions. The recommendations based on farmer opinions offer practical guidance for policymakers and agricultural extension services to promote the adoption of low-cost greenhouse technology in the region.