A study on initiatives to be adopted during COVID-19 in agriculture and allied sectors
Simadri Rajasri and K Pradhan
A total lockdown of the nation was imposed by the Indian government on March 24, 2020, in reaction to the COVID-19 epidemic. This decision had unfavorable effects on farmers and the supply lines for agricultural products. This was exacerbated by the reality that India's economy, like that of most emerging nations, is heavily dependent on agriculture, with only a minor amount of its agricultural systems being industrialized. Keeping in view of disruption caused by COVID-19 pandemic, the present study on initiatives adopted to overcome the pandemic situation. The state and district Cooch Behar was purposively selected for the study. A total 100 respondents were selected at the rate of 25 farmers for each village randomly. Primary data were collected through personal interview method with structured interview schedule. The data were processed into frequency. Results shown that medium level of the respondents received those initiates during COVID-19 pandemic in agriculture sector.
Simadri Rajasri, K Pradhan. A study on initiatives to be adopted during COVID-19 in agriculture and allied sectors. Int J Res Agron 2024;7(3S):97-100. DOI: 10.33545/2618060X.2024.v7.i3Sb.403