Figure 5.2 Household Satisfaction with Agricultural Extension in Karnataka, by Gender and Caste a. By gender
100% 90% 40.2
80%
41.7
70% 60% 50%
29.3
40%
36.7
30% 20%
30.5
21.7
10% 0% Male respondent (n = 249)
Female respondent (n = 60) b. By caste
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% SC (n = 44)
Very satisfied
ST (n = 18)
OBC (n = 238)
Somewhat satisfied
General (n = 2)
Others (n = 7)
Not at all satisfied
Source: ISEC-IFPRI Survey 2006. Note: SC = scheduled caste; ST = scheduled tribe; OBC = other backward class. Sample surveyed households that own land. The answer category “cannot say/don’t know” is not displayed.
summer; the high flouride content of the water; and the lack of electricity, which is required to operate pumps (see annex figure 5.A.1). Satisfaction rates for drainage vary by caste, with general caste households the most likely to be dissatisfied (figure 5.5). Gender differences do not exist. Respondents perceive major problems with the availability and quality of
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