The present paper explains the impact of Krishibhagya Yojana on social participation, cropping pattern and irrigation practices of farmers in the North Eastern Karnataka. For the study primary data were collected from 75 beneficiaries of farm pond scheme (Krishibhagya Yojana) and 75 non-beneficiaries through pre-tested questionnaire. The findings of the study reveals that after implementation of KBY the cropping intensity was increased from 103.33 to 121.66 per per (17.73 %). There was a substantial increase in area under irrigation farming after the implementation of Krishi Bhagya Yojana in the study area.

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