Bhartiya Krishi Anusandhan Patrika, volume 35 issue 4 (december 2020) : 241-244

Media strategy for cat fish farmers in kumaon region Uttarakhand

Arpita Sharma, Adita Sharma, Naresh Kumar Kandpal
1Department of Agricultural Communication, College of Agriculture, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar-263 153, Uttarakhand, India.
  • Submitted27-10-2020|

  • Accepted28-11-2020|

  • First Online 28-05-2021|

  • doi 10.18805/BKAP249

Cite article:- Sharma Arpita, Sharma Adita, Kandpal Kumar Naresh (2021). Media strategy for cat fish farmers in kumaon region Uttarakhand. Bhartiya Krishi Anusandhan Patrika. 35(4): 241-244. doi: 10.18805/BKAP249.
Present research investigation assessed the constraints faced by cat fish farmers in Uttarakhand. Media strategy was designed on the basis of problem faced by fish farmers. Present research investigation was conducted in 6 villages viz, Dungari, Dralisera, Rawatgaon, Bhatedi, Vulvakot and Gueeya in district Pithoragadh of Uttarakhand. Total 100 fish farmers were selected through purposive sampling method. Results reported that majority of fish farmers were young and educated up to the Intermediate level. All the respondents have television and mobile phone. Respondents were facing various problems viz; lack of information, knowledge, training, institutional credit facilities etc. Media strategy was designed to disseminate information and education among the fish farmers.
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