2024, Vol. 7, Issue 7, Part F

author(s)
Nandani Verma, Dr. MK Deshmukh, Dr. Ravi Shrey and Dr. VK Choudhary

abstract
The present study was conducted with a view to analyze major constraints of supply of paddy seed in Raipur district of Chhattisgarh state. There are 4 blocks in Raipur district viz; Tilda, Arang, Abhanpur and Dharsiwa. Among the all-selected blocks total 4 villages were selected purposively for fulfillment of the objectives of study. By understanding Demographical characteristics of the Respondents that the highest percentage of respondents were form the age group of 40 to 60 years (60.00 per cent), and 70.00 per cent of respondents have completed graduation and post-graduation. Primary data was collected from 10 dealers/distributers/retailers were selected randomly through personal interview method with the help of well-prepared questionnaire. The object of this research work was to determine/assess the major problem for supply of paddy seed by dealer’s during the research area. Information was obtained from the 10 respondents on the problems faced in marketing. The constraints were high prices of certified seeds in private sector which can be replace with high quality seed like Vikram TCR, CG 1919, Protazine, Zinco Rice MS at lower price developed by IGKV in recent years, mixing seeds and less purity, demand is greater than supply, lack of communication source, distance from end customer, poor services etc.