International Research Journal of Social Sciences__________________________________ I Res. J. Social Sci. Vol. 1(1), 6-14, September (2012)International Science Congress Association 6 Strategic Transfer of Soy Processing Technology among Rural Women for Enhancing the Health Status and for Encouraging the Home Economy in Rural AreaKale Sandhya Shankarlal Khandelwal College, Akola M.S. INDIA Available online at: www.isca.in Received 14th August 2012, revised 16th August 2012, accepted 25th August 2012Abstract Cereals and pulses are the major sources of protein in India because animal protein is expensive and a large part of the population is vegetarian. The meal from this new process can also be used for protein fortification programmes, which the Indian government had traditionally favored This type of program can have a substantial positive effect on the nutrition standards of vulnerable segments of the population. Providing credit and extension services and steering government nutrition program towards this technology will facilitate faster adoption. Today, Biotechnology and Information technology combined with traditional research and developed training programs for improving acceptability, efficiency and profitability. Present study was carried out to implore the soybean processor and the rural women to join and act together for a better tomorrow with an appropriate use of technology that can provide timely information about it. Soybean has recently occupied vital place in agriculture and edible oil economy in India and has made marked improvement in rural area economy and socioeconomic conditions of farmer.This technology could be great value to rural women. Women can gain the benefit of the technology by getting health benefits and self oriented employed life, with saving to decrease the information gap a technology transfer to research area with the objective of coordinate an organized process of technology transfer. Properly utilization of soybean can help India to alleviate protein malnutrition. Soybean production in India is substantial and economically significant suggest that. Severe protein malnutrition, the expense of animal protein, religious beliefs, and high population density necessitate an emphasis on increasing the vegetable sources of protein in India. Keywords- Soybean, technology, acceptability. Introduction The current Indian population is 36% of below poverty line and 21% is undernourished. Regarding children about 33% of infant born with low birth weight. Cereals are the major protein source of in India had an inferior quality of protein compared to other animal protein source. So India is facing protein calorie malnutrition and intake of pulses and is less than recommended daily allowance. INTSOY hopes that it can be applied in suitable developing countries in the near future. Accord to and referring the nutritive value of soybean we must be increased our consumption by adopting soybean technology. This project also provides a unique opportunity for both domestic and foreign. Efforts are being made to construct strategic plan that with guide the processing technique. This technology could be great value to rural women. Women can gain the benefit of the technology by getting health benefits and self oriented employed life, with saving to decrease the information gap a technology transfer to research area with the objective of coordinate an organized process of technology transfer. Properly utilization of soybean can help India to alleviate protein malnutrition. Soybean production in India is substantial and economically significant suggest that. Severe protein malnutrition, the expense of animal protein, religious beliefs, and high population density necessitate an emphasis on increasing the vegetable sources of protein in India. Proper use of soybeans can help ease the problem of malnutrition, especially in rural areas. 1 There is ample scope for expanding soy food market. It would also possible to upgrade entrepreneurship development in to commercial levels for wider use. Brief Objective of the project: i. To introduce simple soy technology f or extensive use of soy-product, ii. To identify the health benefits of soybean to rural women, iii. To introduce the techniques of usability of soybean, iv. To develop entrepreneurial skill among rural women by adopting soybean technology, v. To demonstrate the latest soy technology among rural women with a view of its great accept ion. Hypothesis: i. Education and age of the respondent. is positively related to the adoption of SPT, ii. Better socio-economic status of the respondents, greater is the adoption of SPT, iii. Communication of qualitative information of SPT results more the adoption. International Research Journal of Social Sciences_________________________________________________ I Res. J. Social Sci. Vol. 1(1), 6-14, September (2012) International Science Congress Association 7 Research MethodologyResearch design: Experimental research design was used for the studyTraining program schedule: A five days training program was arranged for imparting the training pertaining to the use of soybean processing technology by the rural women. Sampling frame: In defining the sampling frame, practical, economic,ethic and technical issues taken into consideration. The sampling frame included rural women of age between 20 to 35 years. Sampling method: In the present research work, multistage random sampling method was followed. In the first stage, 1 block was selected out of a total of 7 blocks from Akola District. Furthermore, eight villages from one block selected making a total of eight villages. Sample size: Based on the secondary data of village population, a total of 50 women was selected for imparting the Soybean process technology (SPT) training. Thus, the total number of participants was 400. Systems approach to training: For development of the training program the systems approach to training (sat) technique was applied.According to York, the term systems approach is derived from an engineering concept, it describes a series of interdependent systems, functionally linked and incorporated into the total system in order to achieve corporate effectiveness. The SAT training cycle provides a dynamic frame work for training. It has five distinct phases; each phase is linked subsequently with each other and has its own sub system. Training Need Assessment (TNA), Training Plan Development (TPD), Design of Training Program (DTP), Training Program Implementation (TPI), Training Monitoring and Evaluation (TME). Based on the above mentioned aspects of systems approach, the SPT training program the following steps was executed. Analyze: this phase included identification ofthe rural women’s training needs and training goals which, when reached, will equip learners with knowledge. Design: Designingof a training system that learners and trainers can implement to meet the learning goals. Develop: Developedatraining "Course" of resources and materials, including, e.g., information brochures, etc. Implement: including delivering the training, support group feedback, clarifying training materials, administering tests and conducting the final evaluation. This phase included administrative activities, such as copying, scheduling facilities, taking attendance data, filling up of the feedback forms from the learners, etc. Evaluate: Evaluated of the skills, acquired during the training, including before, and after implementation of training. Formulation of questionnaire and tests: For collection of data,questionnaire is an important, useful and widely acceptable tool of data collection. For development of questionnaire in the present study, all aspects lying within the jurisdiction of objectives were listed, carefully considered for their appropriateness and finally. Suitable set of questions seeking information on all the above aspects were framed and thus questionnaire was developed. Developed questionnaire was subjected to respondents of training program. (The format of is given questionnaire in appendix). Data were collected personally through interview with the help of questionnaire After reviewing the relevant literature and discussing with expert in the field of food and nutrition identified certain items for the development of the test. For the standardization of these certain items were sent to members of the faculty from an extension department, staff of nutrition departments and head masters with its operational meaning through a letter and email. They were requested to specifically describe to change to feel. Replied received in response to the letter and tabulated under indicators. These items were subjected to the scrutiny and operational zed. Finally on the basis of standardized items, 21 statements scales (test) were developed.Administration of Tools for Data Collection: Before providing the questionnaire and test, good emotional rapport was established with the subjects, which is very important to get accurate and correct results/response. Instructions were explained verbally so that the subjects do not hesitate to give their honest and frank response. After the directions were fully explained the subjects were given a chance to ask any questions for the doubts and queries. The collected information was kept strictly confidential by the researcher. There was no time limit for filling up the responses. The methods used during training program were: lecture method, demonstration since the study is based on the experimental design of social research before and after without control, the knowledge, Attitude and Practice test was administered twicebefore projection of soy technology and after implementing the training program. Low cost source of meatless protein, and they can be produced on a village level, in India's 600,000 villages, providing much-needed employment for both farmers and local craftspeople. Soy-foods are fortunate in that they closely resemble very popular but more expensive traditional foods: tofu resembles paneer, soymilk ensembles milk, soymilk yogurt resembles curd and soy flour resembles gram flour (from Bengal gram, chick-peas, or garbanzo beans). India's typical spicy seasonings will easily mask subtle differences in flavor. Soy-foods could help rectify the unbalanced overemphasis on cereal grains and calorie production and play a vital role in overcoming protein-calorie malnutrition among lower income groups. The strategy of International Research Journal of Social Sciences__ Vol. 1(1), 6-14, September (2012) International Science Congress Association transferring technology was based on— training demonstration, technical printed materials. For systematic procedure, the program was developed in a two levels. At first, required home- economics students was prior to the rural women and second , with the help of Home economics students, the rural women trained. Demonstration of soy product and practices helps to adoption Limitation: Duration of th e investigation was two year, block was selected from Akola District, only selected for the study, 50 women was selected from each villages. Result and Discussion The study was aimed that transfer of technology by training and the change in knowledge, attitude and practice levels of the rural women of Akola Distri present study is systematic attempt to quantify various consequences and to study the behavior effects of the rural women and for enhancement of health with motivating to self employment. The independent variables, such as age, family type, family, size, educational background, social participation and income and the dependent variables such as knowledge, attitudes and practice have been assessed. Age wise distribution of Distribution of SPT partici Villages Illiterate Up to 4 th Std No % No % Total sample No.400 18 4.4 38 9.4 Graphical representation of edu Village Nos. Total sample No.400 103 Sciences__ ______________________________________ _________ International Science Congress Association training program, For systematic procedure, the program was developed in a two economics students was trained , with the help of Home - economics students, the rural women trained. Demonstration of e investigation was two year, Balapur only 8 villages was selected from each villages. The study was aimed that transfer of soybean process by training and the change in knowledge, attitude and practice levels of the rural women of Akola Distri ct. The present study is systematic attempt to quantify various consequences and to study the behavior effects of the rural women and for enhancement of health with motivating to self The independent variables, such as age, family size, educational background, social participation and income and the dependent variables such as knowledge, Independent Variables: Age- Age plays very important role in gaining of knowledge, in understanding pro techniques. The details are presented in the Table: indicates that most of the participants belonged to 26 30 yrs age group. Karale (1985) has reported that age of the people has an influence on the adoption of improved new technology. Thus, the results obtained in this study would be more reliable Educational qualification- Education is the process by which society deliberately transmits its accumulated and values from one generation to another. This paramet important as this study focuses on the adoption of novel technology i.e. SPT by the women of rural areas. educational qualification of SPT training participants are presented in the table-2. Table-2 indicates that majority of trainees S.S.C. class i.e. 32.42%. However, a significant proportion of the trainees had education up to H.S.S.C. class i.e. 25.44%. The number of trainees with post graduate degrees in the selected study area of Balapur Taluka was minimum i.e. Table-1 Age wise distribution of participants from eight different villages Table-2 Distribution of SPT partici pants with respect to their educational qualification Educational Qualification Std Up to 7 th Std SSC HSC % No % No % No % 9.4 71 17.7 130 32.4 102 25.4 Figure-2 Graphical representation of edu cational qualification of SPT participants Age Groups 20-25 26-30 31-35 Nos. % Nos. % Nos. % 103 25.8 207 51.7 90 22.5 _________ I Res. J. Social Sci. 8 Age plays very important role in gaining of knowledge, in understanding pro cesses and techniques. The details are presented in the table-1. indicates that most of the participants belonged to 26 – 30 yrs age group. Karale (1985) has reported that age of the people has an influence on the adoption of improved new Thus, the results obtained in this study would be Education is the process by which society deliberately transmits its accumulated knowledge, skills, from one generation to another. This paramet er is important as this study focuses on the adoption of novel technology i.e. SPT by the women of rural areas. The details of educational qualification of SPT training participants are indicates that majority of trainees were educated up to S.S.C. class i.e. 32.42%. However, a significant proportion of the trainees had education up to H.S.S.C. class i.e. 25.44%. The number of trainees with post graduate degrees in the selected study area of Balapur Taluka was minimum i.e. 3.49%. pants with respect to their educational qualification UG PG No % No % 28 6.9 14 3.4 participants Mean ±SD % 22.5 27 ±3 International Research Journal of Social Sciences__ Vol. 1(1), 6-14, September (2012) International Science Congress Association Income: Income is the consumption and savings opportunity gained by an entity within a specified time frame, which is generally expressed in monetary terms. The detai of the rural women of Balapur Taluka are presented Table-3. Table-3 and Figure- 3 indicates that trainees belonged to lower middle ( 3001- 5000) income group were prominent in maximum villages, 46% with lower middle ( income group, 42% with low (Up to 3000) income group. In comparison to other villages, village Barlinga indicated maximum trainees i.e. 28% with middle high ( income group. Mandve found that income was positively related with communication behavior. Thus, the results obtained in this study show that there is variation in the income of training Village wise distribution of SPT training program participants with respect to their income Village Low (Up to 3000/-) No. % Total sample No.400130 32.5 Classification of training participants with respect of their income Village wise distribution of r Village NO Total sample No.400260 Graphical representation of average Sciences__ ______________________________________ _________ International Science Congress Association is the consumption and savings opportunity gained by an entity within a specified time frame, which is The detai ls of income of the rural women of Balapur Taluka are presented in the 3 indicates that trainees belonged to lower 5000) income group were prominent in maximum villages, 46% with lower middle ( 3001- 5000) 3000) income group. In comparison to other villages, village Barlinga indicated maximum trainees i.e. 28% with middle high ( 5001 to 10000) Mandve found that income was positively related Thus, the results obtained in this study show that there is variation in the income of training participants, which would specifically affect their practice of SPT related activities. Family Type: In human a group of people affiliated by blood relationship, affinity, or co-residence. In most societies it is the principal institution for the socialization. In this study, the family type of the trainees was assessed. The details are presented in the Table-4 indicates that majority of trainees’ belonged to joint family. Maximum trainees belonging to joint families i.e. 65% were observed There is significant difference in the family type of the SPT participants, the percent participants belonging to joint families are si gnificantly (P0.05) higher than the percent SPT participants belonging to nuclear family. Table-3 Village wise distribution of SPT training program participants with respect to their income Lower Middle (3001 to 5000/-) Middle High (5001 to 10000/-) No. % No. % 157 39.25 82 20.5 Figure-3 Classification of training participants with respect of their income Table-4 Village wise distribution of r espondents according to their type of family Family Type Joint Nuclear % NO 65 140 Figure-4 Graphical representation of average age of SPT training participant according t family type Ridhora Vyala Barlinga Gayegoan Sasti Chikalkhed Nahsi Dabki _________ I Res. J. Social Sci. 9 participants, which would specifically affect their practice of human context, a family is affiliated by blood relationship, affinity, or societies it is the principal institution for the socialization. In this study, the family type of the trainees presented in the Table-4 majority of trainees’ belonged to joint family. Maximum trainees belonging to joint families i.e. 65% were observed There is significant difference in the family type of the SPT participants, the percent participants belonging to gnificantly (P0.05) higher than the percent SPT participants belonging to nuclear family. Village wise distribution of SPT training program participants with respect to their income High (above 10000/-) No. % 31 7.75 their type of family Nuclear % 35 according t family type Gayegoan Chikalkhed International Research Journal of Social Sciences__ Vol. 1(1), 6-14, September (2012) International Science Congress Association Family Size: Family size is a variable of great interest. In the present study, the family size of the respondents was determined by collecting information of the total number of family members resid ing together. The details are presented in the table-5.Table-5 reveals that maximum families have 5 members. (1994) observed that family size had no correlation with communication behavior of the respondents. It was also observed that family siz e do not affect or improve the information seeking and information dissemination. Social participation: Ideas in the present project study, the social participation trends existing in various villages were assessed and are presented in the figure-5 Above Figure indicates that greater proportion of the women participate in the Bachat Gat (self help group) i.e. 39.25%, Distribution of SPT training participants from Akola District on the basis of Family size Villages Up to 4 NO % Total sample 400 52 13 Village wise distribution of SPT training participants on the basis of social participation Responses Villages Excellent No Ridhora 11 Vyala 17 Barlinga 19 Gayegoan 18 Sasti 14 Chikalkhed 19 Nahsi 18 Dabki 17 Total/mean 133/ Sciences__ ______________________________________ _________ International Science Congress Association Family size is a variable of great interest. In the present study, the family size of the respondents was determined by collecting information of the total number of family ing together. The details are presented in the reveals that maximum families have 5 -7 family members. (1994) observed that family size had no correlation with communication behavior of the respondents. It was also e do not affect or improve the information seeking and information dissemination. in the present project study, the social participation trends existing in various villages were indicates that greater proportion of the women participate in the Bachat Gat (self help group) i.e. 39.25%, mahila mandal 23.75% and bhajan mandal 21.25% activities. Participation of women in the Gram Panchayat i.e. 1.25%, Co operative Society 5% , school committees 3.75%, charcha mandal 2.75% and literacy clubs 3% was lowest. Also, it was observed that most of the women participate in these activities as a memb er and not as an office bearer. positive relation between formal s application of improved practices. It is also indicates that, maximum SPT training participants belonging to low income group profile indicated low participation in social events. 58.8% SPT training participants from village Ridho ra indicated low participation. Within middle- high income group maximum i.e. 28.6% SPT training participants from village Barlinga indicated low participation whereas; maximum i.e. 54.5 % SPT training participants from village Sasti indicated high particip Table-5 Distribution of SPT training participants from Akola District on the basis of Family size Size of the family (nos.) 5-7 Above 7 NO % NO % Mean 195 48.75 153 38.25 7 Figure-5 Village wise distribution of SPT training participants on the basis of social participation Table-6 Impact of transfer of SPT training Excellent Good Percent No Percent 22 29 58 34 27 54 38 29 58 36 26 52 28 24 48 38 22 44 36 21 42 34 26 52 204 _________ I Res. J. Social Sci. 10 mahila mandal 23.75% and bhajan mandal 21.25% activities. Participation of women in the Gram Panchayat i.e. 1.25%, Co - , school committees 3.75%, charcha mandal 2.75% and literacy clubs 3% was lowest. Also, it was observed that most of the women participate in these activities er and not as an office bearer. Reddy (1968) observed positive relation between formal s ocial participation and indicates that, maximum SPT training participants belonging to low income group profile indicated low participation in social events. 58.8% SPT training participants ra indicated low participation. Within high income group maximum i.e. 28.6% SPT training participants from village Barlinga indicated low participation whereas; maximum i.e. 54.5 % SPT training participants from village Sasti indicated high particip ation in social events Distribution of SPT training participants from Akola District on the basis of Family size Family Size ± SD ± 2 Village wise distribution of SPT training participants on the basis of social participation Fair No Percent 10 20 06 12 02 04 06 12 12 24 09 18 11 22 07 14 63 International Research Journal of Social Sciences_________________________________________________ I Res. J. Social Sci. Vol. 1(1), 6-14, September (2012) International Science Congress Association 11 It was observed that the implemented program was excellent and good. It is the knowledge based and practical based activity which will increased knowledge and will be help to utilize soybean in daily diet practices. Since the study is based on the experimental design of social research before and after without control, the knowledge test was administered twice to the same respondent. Initially District, before and after SPT training was evaluated. Table-7 Descriptive Statistics of dependent variables Cat-Before After Descriptive Statistics Cat-Before After N Minimum Maximum Mean Std. Deviation Before Ridhora Knowledge - Raw Score 50 39.00 46.00 41.7000 1.88712 Practice Scale - Raw Score 50 37.00 45.00 41.5000 1.72910 Attitude - Raw Score 50 28.00 59.00 50.4200 5.75021 Valid N -list wise 50 After Ridhora Knowledge - Raw Score 50 49.00 61.00 55.4200 2.76339 Practice Scale - Raw Score 50 47.00 64.00 57.2200 3.80274 Attitude - Raw Score 50 46.00 117.00 79.6400 9.88456 Valid N -list wise 50 Before Vyala Knowledge - Raw Score 50 31.00 47.00 40.3800 5.07853 Practice Scale - Raw Score 50 32.00 103.00 48.1400 20.56052 Attitude - Raw Score 50 39.00 59.00 47.2800 5.69296 Valid N -list wise 50 After Vyala Knowledge - Raw Score 50 35.00 67.00 51.1400 9.36997 Practice Scale - Raw Score 50 41.00 120.00 62.7400 22.69569 Attitude - Raw Score 50 39.00 110.00 60.7800 19.55661 Valid N -list wise 50 Before Barlinga Knowledge - Raw Score 50 31.00 47.00 40.3800 5.07853 Practice Scale - Raw Score 50 32.00 103.00 48.1400 20.56052 Attitude - Raw Score 50 39.00 59.00 47.2800 5.69296 Valid N -list wise 50 After Barlinga Knowledge - Raw Score 50 35.00 67.00 51.1400 9.36997 Practice Scale - Raw Score 50 41.00 120.00 62.7400 22.69569 Attitude - Raw Score 50 39.00 110.00 60.7800 19.55661 Valid N list wise 50 Before Gayegoan Knowledge - Raw Score 50 31.00 46.00 39.6800 3.46080 Practice Scale - Raw Score 50 31.00 47.00 39.5000 3.32738 Attitude - Raw Score 50 39.00 59.00 47.2800 5.69296 Valid N -list wise 50 After Gayegoan Knowledge - Raw Score 50 37.00 64.00 49.4400 8.66652 Practice Scale - Raw Score 50 37.00 69.00 49.8600 8.20406 Attitude - Raw Score 50 39.00 110.00 60.7800 19.55661 Valid N -list wise 50 Before Sasti Knowledge – Raw Score 50 31.00 46.00 39.6800 3.46080 Practice Scale - Raw Score 50 31.00 47.00 39.5000 3.32738 Attitude - Raw Score 50 39.00 59.00 47.2800 5.69296 Valid N -list wise 50 After Sasti Knowledge – Raw Score 50 37.00 64.00 49.4400 8.66652 Practice Scale - Raw Score 50 37.00 69.00 49.8600 8.20406 Attitude - Raw Score 50 39.00 110.00 60.7800 19.55661 Valid N -list wise 50 Before Chikalkhed Knowledge - Raw Score 50 31.00 46.00 39.6800 3.46080 Practice Scale - Raw Score 50 31.00 47.00 39.5000 3.32738 Attitude - Raw Score 50 39.00 59.00 47.2800 5.69296 Valid N list wise 50 International Research Journal of Social Sciences_________________________________________________ I Res. 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Vol. 1(1), 6-14, September (2012) International Science Congress Association 12 After Chikalkhed Knowledge - Raw Score 50 37.00 64.00 49.4400 8.66652 Practice Scale - Raw Score 50 37.00 69.00 49.8600 8.20406 Attitude - Raw Score 50 39.00 110.00 60.7800 19.55661 Valid N -list wise 50 Before Nahsi Knowledge - Raw Score 50 31.00 46.00 39.6800 3.46080 Practice Scale - Raw Score 50 31.00 47.00 39.5000 3.32738 Attitude - Raw Score 50 39.00 59.00 47.2800 5.69296 Valid N -list wise 50 After Nahsi Knowledge - Raw Score 50 37.00 64.00 49.4400 8.66652 Practice Scale - Raw Score 50 37.00 69.00 49.8600 8.20406 Attitude - Raw Score 50 39.00 110.00 60.7800 19.55661 Valid N -list wise 50 Before Dabki Knowledge - Raw Score 50 31.00 46.00 39.6800 3.46080 Practice Scale - Raw Score 50 31.00 47.00 39.5000 3.32738 Attitude - Raw Score 50 39.00 59.00 47.2800 5.69296 Valid N-list wise 50 After Dabki Knowledge - Raw Score 50 37.00 64.00 49.4400 8.66652 Practice Scale - Raw Score 50 37.00 69.00 49.8600 8.20406 Attitude - Raw Score 50 39.00 110.00 60.7800 19.55661 Valid N -list wise 50 Table-8 Correlations between independent and dependent variables Age TFM EQ CiK CiP CiA Age r 2 1 .143 -.049 -.222 * .100 -.095 P (2-tailed) .278 .711 .035 .349 .375 N 400 400 400 400 400 400 TFM r 2 .143 1 -.179 -.027 .428 * .057 P (2-tailed) .278 .059 .747 .039 .493 N 400 400 400 400 400 400 EQ r 2 -.049 -.179 1 .269 .194 .303 * P (2-tailed) .711 .059 .080 .192 .026 N 400 400 400 400 400 400 CiK r 2 -.222 * -.027 .269 1 .624 ** .425 ** P (2-tailed) .035 .747 .080 .000 .000 N 90 147 129 400 400 400 CiP r 2 .100 .428 * .194 .624 ** 1 .433 ** P (2-tailed) .349 .039 .192 .000 .000 N 400 400 400 400 400 400 CiA r 2 -.095 .057 .303 * .425 ** .433 ** 1 P (2-tailed) .375 .493 .026 .000 .000 N 400 400 400 400 400 400 *. Correlation is significant at the 0.05 level (2-tailed), **. Correlation is significant at the 0.01 level (2-tailed). : Pearson correlation coefficient; P: probability; N: number of observations; TFM: total family members; EQ: educational qualification; CiK: change in knowledge; CiP: change in practice; CiA: change in attitude. The relationship between different variables was assessed using the Pearson’s product moment correlation coefficient procedure. The results are presented in Table-8 From the results presented in table-8, it is evident that the age of training program participants from rural areas had a negative relationship (r=-0.222, P0.05) with change in SPT knowledge (CiK), furthermore weak positive relationship with SPT practice (r= 0.100, P=0.349) and weak negative relationship (r= -0.095, P=0.375) with respect to attitude towards SPT. From the results presented in table-8, it is evident that the total family members of training program participants from rural areas of Akola district had a weak negative relationship (r= - International Research Journal of Social Sciences_________________________________________________ I Res. J. Social Sci. Vol. 1(1), 6-14, September (2012) International Science Congress Association 13 0.027, P = 0.747) with change in SPT knowledge (CiK), furthermore a positive relationship with SPT practice (r= 0.428, P0.05) and weak positive relationship (r= 0.057, P=0.493) with respect to attitude towards SPT. From the results presented in table-8, it is evident that the educational qualification of training program participants from rural areas of Akola district had a positive relationship with change in SPT knowledge (r= -0.269, P = 0.080), SPT practice (r= 0.194, P = 0.196) and attitude towards SPT (r= 0.303, P0.05). Conclusion From the data, it may be concluded that the educational qualification of the women is very low, which may have a low impact on the adoption of SPT. The low income of the population may affect the SPT adoption as well as diffusion. Majority of women have 5-7 members in their family so that the majority of families can get help from their families and the SPT adoption can be expected to be better.From the data obtained in this study, it may be concluded that majority of women from rural areas of Balapur taluka take active part in social activities, which may familiarize them to the social environment thereby facilitating the adoption and diffusion of the SPT. From the data obtained in this study, it is concluded that the participation of women from rural area in the SPT related training was satisfactory. Specifically, high participation of women was observed at villages, such as Barlinga. With regards to usefulness of training, it may be concluded that maximum training utility was felt by the women form Barlinga village. Hence, it may be concluded that a consistent effort is needed to make the women aware of SPT and its benefits. The training methods lectures and demonstration, lecture, step demonstration, method demonstration and action learning, training aids) used were effective and hence they may be useful at other places After training showed improvement in positive direction .With respect toattitude, data obtained from study, after SPT training; there was a positive change in the attitude of women towards SPT, thus indicating effectiveness of the training program. Referring the nutritive value of soybean we must be increased our consumption by adopting soybean technology. This project also provides a unique opportunity for both domestic and foreign. Efforts are being made to construct strategic plan that with guide the processing technique to rural women and would resulted in increased consumption. Women can gain the benefit of the technology by getting health benefits and self oriented employed life, with saving and decrease the information gap. A technology transfer to research area with the objective of coordinate an organized process of technology transfer. The considerable gap is responsible for a great portion of difference at research level. To decrease this gap technology is transferred in a research area, with the objective of coordinate an organized process of technology transfer was as a part of the communication process of specialized practices. Acknowledgement: I acknowledge with massive gratification to Dr. Anil Kubade. Prof- Dr. PDKV, Akola for encouragement and inspiration throughout research work. I record my sincere thanks toward Dr. Subhas Tale. Agric Engineer Dr. PDKV, Akola for their scholastic guidance and sustained interest throughout the entire course of this study. I express my sincere thanks to Shri Kosti Prof. of Extension Education, Dr. PDKV, Akola, Dr. Bhopale head of Extension Education, Dr. PDKV, Akola, Akola for organizing effective training programe and solving administrative difficulties from time to time. and specially extends my thanks to Dr.. Deshmukh head of Library, Dr. PDKV, Akola. for granting permission to read and refer the knowledgeable materials useful to research study. Equally, my hearty thanks to Dr. J.M. Saboo, Principal of Shankarlal Khandelwal College, Akola who, helped me to render the reading facilities by giving letter to Head of Library, Dr. PDKV, Akola. My sincere thanks to my sincere Home Economics students and NSS volunteers for helping me to direct the test and implementation of planned program. I wish to acknowledge my special thanks to Mrs. Vandanatai Awatirak Sarpancha, and policepatil Shree Digambarrao Awatirak, Barlinga, Mrs, Vanita D. Karanka,r Sarpancha, and Sujesh R Deshmukh, policepatil Ridhora, Shree Rameshwar B. Gawai Sarpanch and Shree Sagar V. Deshmukh, policepatil Vyala, Shree Pundalik R.Murumkar, Sarpanch and Shree Shridhar Sangole, policepatil Sasti, Shree Ramesh M. Pachpore Sarpanch and Shree Haridas B. Chore policepatil, Smt. Kusumtai D. Sampat Sarpancha and Shree Gajanan Patil policepatil Chinchkhed, Mh.. Sabinddhah Bai Sarpanch and Shree Ambadas B .Andhare, policepatil Nahsi, Sau Savita D. Tappe, Sarpancha and Shree Maroti V. Shewalkar, policepatil Gayegoan for their valuable cooperation in implementing the training programme and training response. 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