Constraints Faced by the Participants in Farm Schools of West Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

Abstract

: The Farm School concept was recommended by the National Commission on Farmers, to be
organized in the field of an outstanding farmer. Farm Schools has been started in Meghalaya, under
ATMA. The present study was conducted in the West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya, considering that it is
one of the first districts where Farm Schools have been set up. Rongram and Dalu Blocks were selected
using purposive sampling.
The participants responded that they are not able to implement the technology taught in the Farm Schools
due to its cost, some respondents do not find some teachings as profitable and so on. The constraints can be
considered by the facilitators for improvement of the Farm Schools.