Stakeholder’s Perception Towards the Implementation of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) in Maharashtra

Abstract

The study was conducted to analyze the stakeholder’s perception towards effective implementation of RKVY in Maharashtra with a sample size of 180 farmers. Garrett’s ranking technique was used for prioritizing the constraints and suggestions. Results revealed that issues like delay in payment of subsidy resulted in increased number of defunct farm ponds. Procedural complexities under RKVY discouraged illiterate farmers to avail the benefits. Constraints like approval of too many schemes with insufficient manpower in the implementing agency resulted in ineffective implementation. The study suggested that greater attention should be given to areas like; provision of timely subsidy, simplification of the procedures, elimination of selectivity bias, capacity building programmes, which will help in effective implementation of the government programmes.