Analysis of training needs regarding extension competencies of faculty in selected northern state Agricultural Universities

The present study was conducted to analyze the training needs of faculty for acquiring desired extension competencies at three different Northern State Agricultural Universities of India in November 2021. The study sample was comprised of total 360 faculty members. Data were collected from each university 120 faculty members, 40 each from teaching, research, and extension. Inventory related to major and sub-areas of training need regarding extension competencies was prepared for analyzing and comparing the area of training needs. The response of the faculty was taken on three point continuum i.e. Needed, Somewhat needed, and Not needed. This study revealed that a significant difference among faculty in different universities for all the major area of training needs related to extension competencies except knowledge competency. The finding of the study also observed that faculty was expressed high training need in the area of the latest technical knowledge, ICT skills, editing and proof-reading competency, collaborating skills, maintain ethical standards, and PRA techniques. So, there is need to train the faculty in above the extension competency area of training need to improve their extension competencies.