Impact of Training Programme in Knowledge Enhancement of Farm Women Regarding Preparation of Cleaning Agents

Present training is the initial step for developing entrepreneurial skills in agriculture. It has widened the horizon for economic empowerment of women. This study was conducted to assess the knowledge level of farm women who had acquired trainings from Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ferozepur on preparation of cleaning agents. The data were collected from one hundred and ten respondents and evaluated before and after the training through pre structured schedule. During pre evaluation, it was observed that the respondents had poor knowledge regarding mixing of raw ingredients, shelf life and multipurpose use of these cleaning agents. After acquiring the training a majority of the respondents (97.3%) gained knowledge about the kind of utensil used for mixing raw ingredients which is a very important aspect to be considered while preparing the cleaning agents particularly soap. Around 80 per cent of the respondents learnt the benefits of preparing cleaning agents and cost effectiveness while preparing at the household level.