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Impact Assessment on NADP in Thondamuthur

Block
Jeya Shree K.1; Kavya G.2
1,2
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Publication Date: 2025/08/25

Abstract: This study assesses the impact of the National Agricultural Development Programme (NADP) on agricultural
livelihoods in Thondamuthur block of Coimbatore district, with particular focus on awareness levels, participation, support
services accessed, and the resulting changes in income, productivity, and social dynamics. NADP, launched to enhance
agricultural productivity and profitability through integrated support including subsidies, training, infrastructure, and
marketing assistance, plays a pivotal role in strengthening rural agrarian economies.

Using an ex-post facto research design and data collected via structured interviews with 30 farmers, the study reveals
that a significant portion of the farming community has benefitted from input subsidies and training programs. Farmers
reported enhanced agronomic practices, such as improved pest and disease management, optimized fertilizer use, and better
seed treatment methods. There was a notable increase in crop yield and income for participants, affirming the efficacy of
the scheme.

Despite these gains, the study identifies challenges such as limited outreach, inadequate marketing infrastructure, and
procedural complexities that restrict broader and deeper adoption. Social indicators, including participation in community-
based initiatives and farmer groups, also showed marginal improvement among beneficiaries.

Recommendations emphasize the need for robust extension services, transparent and simplified procedures, targeted
outreach for marginal farmers, and the establishment of stronger market linkages to maximize the scheme’s potential. The
findings provide valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders in scaling up the NADP effectively for inclusive rural
development.

Keywords: National Agricultural Development Programme (NADP); Agricultural Productivity; Impact Assessment; Farmer Income
Enhancement; Thondamuthur; Input Subsidies; Rural Livelihoods; Extension Services; Market Linkages; Tamil Nadu Agriculture;
Participatory Development; Policy Implementation; Community Empowerment; Smallholder Support; Ex-Post Evaluation.

How to Cite: Jeya Shree K.; Kavya G. (2025) Impact Assessment on NADP in Thondamuthur Block.
International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 10(8), 1046-1050.
https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25aug758

I. INTRODUCTION The NADP is a centrally sponsored scheme designed to

incentivize states to increase investment in agriculture, adopt
India’s agricultural sector continues to serve as a regionally relevant strategies, and ensure a holistic approach
backbone for rural livelihoods, employing a substantial to development. The scheme encompasses a wide range of
proportion of the workforce and contributing significantly to interventions including input subsidies, training and capacity-
national GDP. Despite policy reforms and technological building programs, infrastructure development, financial
interventions, a number of structural and operational assistance, and marketing support, aiming to enhance farm
challenges persist, including low productivity, post-harvest productivity, reduce agrarian distress, and improve the
losses, limited market access, and underutilization of standard of living for farming communities.
government schemes. To address these constraints and
catalyze sustainable growth in the agriculture sector, the Implementation of the NADP varies significantly across
Government of India launched the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas states and regions depending on factors such as farmer
Yojana (RKVY), also known as the National Agricultural awareness, local administrative efficiency, and institutional
Development Programme (NADP), in 2007. support mechanisms. In Tamil Nadu, particularly in
agriculturally active zones like Thondamuthur block of
Coimbatore district, understanding the actual on-ground

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impact of NADP is crucial for effective policy calibration and farming in Andhra Pradesh. Beneficiaries under the scheme
targeting. Given the block’s diverse farming systems, agro- received support for unit establishment, feed supply, and
climatic conditions, and a mix of smallholder and medium- veterinary care. The study observed a notable increase in
scale farmers, it offers a representative setting for impact livestock population, income generation, and employment,
evaluation. especially among landless and marginal farmers.Though
geographically outside Tamil Nadu, this study shows the
This study aims to assess the level of awareness, flexibility and multi-sectoral reach of NADP/RKVY, which
participation, and perceived benefits of the NADP among is equally applicable to farming households in Coimbatore
farmers in Thondamuthur block. It evaluates how the scheme where integrated farming systems are common. The success
has influenced agricultural practices, productivity, income, of RKVY in enhancing non-crop rural livelihoods can guide
and community engagement. The findings will aid future NADP designs in Thondamuthur to include more
government bodies, extension agencies, and development livestock-related components.
planners in identifying gaps, strengthening outreach, and
refining the implementation of NADP interventions to R. Venkatachalam and S.J. Balaji (2018) it states that
maximize impact and inclusiveness at the grassroots level. how RKVY/NADP-funded projects have contributed to the
state’s agricultural growth. Through time-series data and field
II. LITERATURE REVIEW surveys, it showed that NADP led to the creation of farm
ponds, mini-sprinkler systems, and seed processing units.
Bhagya Vijayan, M.S. Nain, Rashmi Singh, and Sujay These interventions facilitated crop diversification and
B. Kademani (2023) stated that developing a structured improved soil health, leading to sustained productivity
knowledge test specifically for extension personnel involved increases in many blocks.Moreover, the study highlighted the
in implementing RKVY/NADP. The test comprised 21 contribution of NADP in enhancing institutional capacity,
scientifically validated items designed to measure awareness such as strengthening of Agricultural Technology
and comprehension of scheme objectives, operational Management Agencies (ATMA) and district-level
mechanisms, and expected outcomes. The test underwent implementation committees. It recommended that similar
reliability analysis using KR-20 and was found to be decentralized and participatory approaches should be
statistically sound, indicating its robustness in assessing strengthened in blocks like Thondamuthur, where community
extension workers' knowledge levels. engagement is critical for lasting impact.

The findings emphasize that extension workers play a P. Rani and D. Elango (2021) stated that this study is
critical role in translating policy into practice. A knowledge directly relevant to NADP in Tamil Nadu and closely aligns
gap among personnel can lead to poor beneficiary with the objectives of your current project. The researchers
identification, inadequate training, and weak monitoring. surveyed a sample of farmers across multiple districts to
This has direct implications for regions like Thondamuthur, assess their level of awareness, extent of scheme utilization,
where extension officers are the first point of contact for and satisfaction with NADP components such as seed
scheme beneficiaries. The study recommends regular subsidy, irrigation support, and capacity-building
capacity-building programs for extension staff to improve training.The results showed that only 52% of respondents
NADP outcomes. were fully aware of all available components under NADP,
and actual utilization was even lower (about 35%). Factors
Jothi Sivagnanam, K. (2015) stated that it primarily such as literacy, contact with extension agents, and prior
focused on the National Food Security Mission (NFSM), this participation in group training sessions were significant
study draws relevant parallels to RKVY/NADP in its design predictors of awareness and access. The study concluded that
and findings. Conducted in several Tamil Nadu districts, the improving last-mile delivery of information, conducting
research observed that centrally sponsored schemes resulted block-level orientation programs, and establishing helpdesks
in increased usage of high-yielding varieties, balanced in Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) can significantly improve
fertilizers, and better irrigation management. These NADP outcomes. This insight is particularly useful for the
improvements led to higher production levels and income Thondamuthur context, where limited awareness and low
growth.The comparative framework of the study reveals that exposure to scheme benefits among marginal farmers could
schemes like NADP can bring similar outcomes if localized be major barriers.
planning, timely input delivery, and regular training are
ensured. It also noted that awareness among marginal farmers  Research Objectives
remained limited, which often restricted the benefits to  To evaluate the impact of technological advancements
progressive or better-informed farmers. This underscores the under NADP components on agricultural productivity and
need for inclusive targeting and awareness drives in blocks farmer income.
like Thondamuthur.  To assess the level of awareness, adoption, and
accessibility of advanced agricultural technologies among
S. Vamsi (2012) stated that this research expands the farmers.
understanding of RKVY's impact beyond crop production,
exploring its role in animal husbandry, particularly sheep

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III. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY In addition to primary data, secondary data were

obtained from official records of the Department of
The present study was undertaken to assess the impact Agriculture, NADP implementation reports, government
of the National Agricultural Development Programme websites, and published research articles to validate and
(NADP) among farmers in Thondamuthur block of support the field findings.
Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu. This block was purposively
selected due to its intensive agricultural activities, diverse This methodological approach enabled a
cropping systems, and high relevance to state-level comprehensive assessment of both the quantitative outcomes
agricultural schemes. The region is also characterized by the and qualitative experiences of NADP beneficiaries, thus
use of both canal and well irrigation systems, making it a ensuring a well-rounded impact evaluation.
representative location for understanding the scheme’s
effectiveness in semi-irrigated conditions. IV. FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION

An ex post facto research design was adopted for the The analysis of data from 30 respondents under the
study, as it sought to evaluate the outcomes of an already NADP scheme in Thondamuthur block reveals insightful
implemented government intervention. This design is trends regarding productivity and income levels:
appropriate for assessing real-world impacts where variables
cannot be manipulated but need to be observed in their natural A significant 100% of the respondents reported an
setting. increase in productivity, indicating the widespread positive
impact of the program on agricultural or livelihood efficiency.
The sampling method employed was purposive This unanimous response suggests that the interventions
sampling, with the inclusion criteria being farmers who had introduced under the scheme—whether in the form of
directly benefited from various NADP components such as resources, training, or technology—have been effective in
input subsidies, training programs, infrastructure enhancing output.
development, or marketing support. This ensured that all
selected respondents had relevant exposure to the scheme. However, when it comes to income, the outcomes are
more varied. Only 50% of the respondents reported an annual
A total of 60 respondents formed the sample size, income above the median income level. This disparity
comprising farmers from different panchayats within the indicates that while productivity gains are uniform, the
block. This sample provided a balanced perspective across translation of these gains into financial improvements is not
socio-economic and landholding categories. evenly distributed. Factors such as market access, scale of
adoption, types of crops/livelihoods, or individual resource
Primary data were collected using a structured interview constraints may be influencing income outcomes.
schedule, which covered aspects such as farmers’ awareness
about NADP, type and extent of benefits received, changes in Overall, the data highlights that while the NADP
farming practices, productivity, income, and challenges faced scheme is successful in improving productivity across the
in accessing the scheme. board, additional support or follow-up interventions may be
needed to ensure equitable financial benefits, especially for
those still earning below the median income.

Fig 1 Percentage Analysis: Productivity and Income Increase

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 Awareness:  Adoption:
The visual representation shows that a considerable The adoption rate is even lower than the awareness rate,
number of respondents are not aware of the program. This indicating that not all who are aware of the program choose
lack of awareness highlights a potential communication or to adopt it. This suggests that other factors beyond
outreach gap. Effective dissemination of information might awareness—such as perceived relevance, accessibility, cost,
not be reaching all parts of the community equally, which is trust in the initiative, or resource availability—may be
a critical barrier to achieving broader impact. influencing the decision to adopt.

Fig 1 Awareness & Adoption among Respondents

V. SUGGESTIONS  Create farmer champions or lead adopters who can serve

as role models in their communities.
To enhance the overall effectiveness and equity of the
National Agricultural Development Programme (NADP) in  Monitor Equitable Impact
Thondamuthur block, the following suggestions are  Ensure that impact evaluation includes income indicators,
proposed: not just productivity, to capture financial well-being.
 Develop gender- and youth-sensitive monitoring systems
 Strengthen Awareness and Outreach to ensure inclusive scheme benefits.
 Conduct targeted awareness campaigns using local media,
mobile-based alerts, and community meetings.  Simplify Access to Benefits
 Collaborate with Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs),  Reduce paperwork and delays in fund disbursement by
self-help groups (SHGs), and Panchayat leaders for wider introducing digital application tracking systems.
coverage.  Establish help desks at block-level offices to support
farmers with documentation and follow-up.
 Enhance Marketing and Value Chain Linkages
 Establish aggregation centers and facilitate direct market VI. CONCLUSION
access to improve price realization.
 Train farmers in post-harvest value addition and branding The impact assessment of NADP in Thondamuthur
for niche crops grown in Thondamuthur. block reveals that the scheme has made substantial progress
in achieving its core objective of improving agricultural
 Targeted Financial and Technical Support productivity. A complete (100%) increase in productivity
 Provide customized financial packages for small and among the respondents reflects the effectiveness of
marginal farmers to enable adoption of innovations. interventions like input support, capacity-building, and
 Offer need-based technical guidance and hand-holding infrastructure creation.
support through regular field visits by extension officers.
However, the variation in income outcomes indicates a
 Increase Adoption through Demonstration and Peer gap between productivity and profitability, highlighting the
Learning need for stronger marketing and financial inclusion measures.
 Organize field demonstrations, exposure visits, and peer- Inadequate awareness and limited adoption further suggest
learning platforms to build trust and encourage adoption.

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that potential beneficiaries are not uniformly reached or

supported.

Therefore, while the program holds significant promise,

its success depends on addressing key gaps in outreach,
adoption support, and economic sustainability. A holistic and
participatory implementation approach can ensure that NADP
continues to serve as a transformative force for rural
development in Tamil Nadu.

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