Perceived Utility of Information and Communication Technologies in Agricultural Extension System Raksha1, Rao I Sreenivasa2, Meera Shaik N3 1Corresponding Author, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Agricultural Technology Assessment & Transfer, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Dclhi-110012 2Professor, Dcpt. of Agril. Ext, College of Agriculture, ANGRAU, Hydcrabad-500030 3Senior Scientist, Centre of Transfer of Technology, Directorate of Rice Research, Rajcndranagar, Hydcrabad-500030 Online published on 22 February, 2017. Abstract A study was carried out in Ranga Reddy district of Andhra Pradesh to get the perception of extension personnel towards utility of information and communication technologies in agricultural extension. Total 180 respondents were taken for the study. A list of different ICTs was made with their possible diverse uses in agricultural extension system viz, planning, monitoring, evaluation, group discussion, exhibition, discussion, field visit, training, lecture etc. The findings showed that respondents have positive perception towards the use of ICTs tools in agricultural extension system and its use depends on the needs and utility of the ICT tools as per the purpose served. Top Keywords Utilization, ICTs, extension system, agriculture. Top |