Constraints Faced in the Usage of ICT Tools by Farmers in Buxar District of Bihar, India

Abstract

The study investigated into the constraints encounter by farmers while using information and communication technology  (ICT) in the Buxar district of Bihar. The study was performed in a purposefully chosen district, and respondents were chosen  via proportional random selection. They were given an interview schedule. The acquired data was analysed, and ranks were  assigned based on frequency and percentages. One of the primary challenges facing to farmers using ICT tools was the high  cost of ICT devices, such as smartphones and computers with 100% and I ranked as I followed by inadequate internet and  wifi facilities with (99.17%) and II ranked, insufficient servicing centres of ICTs in villages (98.33%) and III ranked, high cost of servicing charges of ICTs gadgets (97.5%), difficulty comprehending the language of ICT devices (91.67%),lack of  supports on ICT gadgets (79.16%), Low degree of education (76.67%) and Unawareness of the advantages of ICTs (66.67%),  ICT devices and spare parts are not readily available in local marketplaces (64.16%). The major suggestion were reduce the  costs of ICT tools percentage of 99.17% followed by provide subsidies on ICT gadgets was ranked as II with value 99.66 %,  Create awareness campaigns about the benefits of ICT technologies 95%.