Evaluating GAPS in transfer of technology in wheat through front line demonstrations in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan

Total 70 Front line demonstrations on wheat variety Raj-4037 & Raj-4120 were conducted at farmers fields in district Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan) during Rabi seasons of the year 2013–14, 2014–15 and 2015–16. On three years overall average basis about 08.45 per cent higher grain yield was recorded under demonstrations than the farmers traditional practices. The extension gap, technology gap and technology index were 295.7 kg per ha, 682.3 Kg per ha and 14.94%, respectively. An additional investments of Rs.948 per ha coupled with scientific monitoring of demonstrations and non-monetary factors resulted in additional return of Rs. 5122 per ha. Fluctuating MSP sale price of wheat during different years influenced the economic returns per unit area. On three years overall average basis Incremental benefit: Cost ratio was found as 5.48.