Awareness and Perception of Government Agricultural Schemes Among Rural Farmers: A Study of Media Use and Policy Effectiveness

Abstract

This study investigates how rural farmers access agricultural information and their level of awareness, perception, and utilization of government agricultural policies and schemes.  Research conducted in the Sohna rural area with a sample of 103 farmers, the research aims to understand the relationship between media exposure and policy awareness. Using a structured questionnaire, the study collected data on farmers’ preferred information sources, awareness of agricultural schemes, participation in government training, and perceptions of the effectiveness of these policies.