Evaluating gaps in transfer of technology in irrigated chickpea through cluster front line demonstrations in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan

Total 325 Cluster Front line demonstrations on Chickpea variety GNG-1581 (Gangaur) were conducted by KVK at farmers' fields in district Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan) during rabi 2016–17, 2017–18 and 2018–19. On an average, 18.1% higher grain yield was recorded under demonstrations than the farmer's traditional practices. The extension gap, technology gap and technology index were 231.3 kg/ha, 826.6 kg/ha and 35.1%, respectively. An additional investments of Rs.1508.3/ha coupled with scientific monitoring of demonstrations and non-monetary factors resulted in additional return of Rs. 9992.6/ha. Fluctuating minimum support price of chickpea during different years influenced the economic returns per unit area. On four years average basis incremental benefit: cost ratio was found as 6.6.