Utilization of Benefits from Government Programmes or Schemes by Farmers in Andhra Pradesh - An Institutional Economic Analysis

摘要

This study is mainly focused on estimating annual benefits received by farmers from Government programmes. A sample of 35 farmers each having access to canal irrigation (CIA), ground water irrigation (GIA) and rainfed (RFA) from Krishna district in Andhra Pradesh had chosen for analysis. On an average CIA, GIA and RFA farmers receive an annual benefits of Rs. 8732, Rs. 7518 and Rs. 11202, respectively from Government programmes. Proportion of benefits from programmes to total net returns from all sources per family per year is three per cent for CIA, four per cent for GIA and 16 per cent for RFA farmers. Out of 39 programmes listed by Government departments, on an average around 5 to 6 programmes were utilized by the farmer. The gap in net returns from all sources between irrigated and rainfed farmers was more, hence it is crucial to involve and explore different programmes for rainfed farmers. To enhance the reach of benefit it is necessary for the Government departments to bring out a guide bookin Telugu highlighting all the Government programmes.