Impact of Diploma in Agri-Inputs Programme

The present investigation ¿Impact of Diploma in Agri-Inputs Programme offered through Open and Distance Learning mode ¿ was designed to study the profile characteristics of the learners enrolled in Diploma in Agri-Inputs (DAI) programme and to assess the impact of DAI programme by the learners. The respondents personal, economic and social impacts were studied. Regarding personal impact, self confidence level of the respondents had increased and they were consulted by other farmers on technical purpose. Considering the social impact, there was an increase in the contact of the respondents with scientists, social participation and participation in subject related training programmes. The economic impact of the learners showed that the level of income had increased.