Impact of communication technology on status of farmers: A

In this paper, the impact of communication technology on Rural India and assessment of socio economic status of farmers have been discussed. The research is all about economic development of rural population using communication technology. In this paper an attempt has been made to minimize the problem of agriculture and rural based population i.e lack of communication, transportation, awareness, computer networking, wireless network, Nano technology etc contributing 70 % to world’s agriculture economy. A sample size of 360 farmers was chosen as sample size. A Survey method has been used for data collection. Survey was done during 2010 in highest cultivation area of Uttar Pradesh in India. Highest cultivation 4 districts were chosen for the survey. 3 Tehsils were chosen from each districts.2 villages were chosen from each Tehsil. 15 farmers were randomly interviewed from each village. The primary collection of data has been made through interview and questionnaire. Major crops of U.P have been chosen for study. Accordingly the data has been analysed and results have been recommended. Though, research has been conducted in India but can be applied to other countries where the farmers might be facing same problems which heal the gap between rural and urban population. The rural masses face the same type of common problem. It is hoped that the paper will be helpful in healing the gap between rural and urban population