Creation and development of enterprise is shouldered by men and women equally. The study was undertaken in seven colleges of Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University of Gujarat State; to seek the answer that whether the revised curriculum is able to attain its objectives of creating entrepreneurs among both the genders. A pre-structured interview scheduled and a standardized tool was used to measure independent variables (basic profile) and dependent variable (entrepreneurial talent and willingness to set-up enterprise) respectively. Frequency, percentage, range, correlation coefficient were used to tabulate the data. Significant difference was obtained when overall entrepreneurial talent was compared among girls and boys. Risk taking ability, problem solving ability, persuasiveness and leadership ability of both the gender were found to be non significant. Girls were found to have higher self-concept and achievement motivation in comparison to their counterpart while boys had more positive attitude towards other entrepreneurs’ trait. Only about 12 per cent of the respondents were ready to set-up their enterprise and among them only 14 per cent were girls. The reason stated by boys for non willingness for entrepreneurial venture was ’lack of financial assistance’ and for girls it was ’lack of family support’. Programme of study, year of study and mass media exposure showed positive correlation with entrepreneurial talent, thus enhancing these can bring change entrepreneurial talent of agricultural graduates.

Using media engages learner’s maximum senses so that they can retain the information. The present study aims to develop and evaluate Information Materials (IM) on weaning practices and to see the variation in awareness about weaning practices, if any, among rural weaning mothers of Dantiwada Taluka after administration of Information Materials (IM). 160 respondents from sixteen Anganwadis were randomly selected for the study. Based on the literature reviewed, three types of Information Materials on recommended weaning practices i.e. Visual, Audio, and Audio-visual Aid was developed for the study and varied combination was administered to find difference in gain in weaning awareness. Data was collected by personal interview technique. Statistical analysis was done by computing, frequency, percentage, standard deviation and correlation co-efficient, paired ‘t’ test, ANOVA. The result before and after administration of varied combinations (visual with audio; audio with video; visual with video and audio, visual and video all together) was found to be extremely statistically significant at less than 0.0001. Thus it can be stated that there was increase in awareness among the respondents regarding weaning practices after administration of varied combination of IM. Audio, visual and video used all together, was ranked first, for increasing awareness level among rural mothers regarding weaning practice. Education (r=0.297) and mass media (r=0.224) showed positive and highly significant correlation with ‘awareness about weaning practices’ and occupation (r=0.176) showed positive and significant correlation with awareness level. It can be concluded from the study that varied combinations of all the three Information material i.e., Audio aid, visual aid and Audio-visual (Video) aid were found to be effective in increasing awareness among rural respondents regarding weaning practices. Thus, maximum number of information materials should be used for enhancing awareness among rural mothers regarding weaning.

:The study was undertaken to assess the prevalence of recommended weaning among randomly selected (n=160) urban and rural respondents (mothers) of the Palanpur Taluka, Banaskantha district of Gujarat State. The findings revealed that that 40 per cent of urban mothers and 46.25 per cent of rural mothers initiated weaning either too early or too late. Higher per cent of rural mothers (88.75 %) in comparison to urban mothers (57.05 %) continued breast milk besides giving additional food while weaning. Merely, 27.50 per cent of urban and 38.75 of rural mothers continued breastfeeding till the child reached the age of two years. It was found that only half of the urban mothers and 66.25 per cent of rural mothers practiced child led weaning. Very less per cent of mothers introduced the recommended food at right age. Honey was introduced to child's food at recommended age by merely 16.25 % and 1.25 % of urban and rural mothers, respectively. Curd was correctly introduced by only 33.75 % of urban and 30 % and rural mothers. It was found that with increase in age of the child there was decrease in feeding frequency. The decline was observed to be steadier among rural mothers. It was found that tea was the most common mal-practice was that among beverage, tea was given by 86.25 per cent and 93.75 per cent of urban and rural mothers, respectively. Regarding basic hygiene during weaning it was found that 46.25 per cent of urban respondents sterilized the milk bottles by boiling for 10 -15 minutes before use where as only 5 per cent of rural respondents followed the sterilization process. It was also found that 82.50 per cent of urban and 67.50 per cent of rural respondents washed hand before weaning preparation. But only 8.75 per cent of urban and 27.50 per cent of rural mothers do not taste food by using infant spoon. Weaning practice had positive and highly significant association with age (z = 0.374) and annual income (z = 0.457) while was significantly associated with family type (z = 0.146), number of animals (z = 0.174) and mass media exposure (z = 0.100). The study suggests extensive extension of recommended weaning among mothers.

Industrialization and socio-educational advancement has created opportunities for women to work while raising a family and thereby contributing to Indian economy. The study was undertaken under AGRESCO project, in seven colleges of Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University of Gujarat state; to seek answer that whether the female students prefer career or/and family in modern society. A pre-structured interview scheduled and a standardized tool was used to measure independent variables and dependent variable (career and family values scale), respectively. Frequency, percentage, range, correlation coefficient and CRD were used to tabulate the data. The findings revealed that 57.33 per cent of the agricultural university graduates (female) had medium career value and majority (74.67 %) of the respondents had higher family values. Only 21.33 per cent of respondents were willing to seek job or any entrepreneurial venture and that too after completion of post graduation. Among seven colleges, College of Dairy Science and Food Technology ranked first in career value. No significant difference for the family value among girl students of various colleges was obtained. Career value and family value of the respondents was not correlated. Programme of study and father occupation and education showed positive and significant association with career values of the respondents.

The study was undertaken under AGRESCO project for the year 2020-2021, at Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University of Gujarat state; with the aim to find meta-cognitive skills amongst boys and girls of SDAU students. Representative samples of 160 respondents were proportionately selected from all the colleges of SDAU. Standardized scale namely “Meta-cognitive skills scale MCSS-GMS” developed by Dr. Madhu Gupta and Ms. Suman was used for data collection. Due to covid-19, the data was collected by questionnaire method. Statistical analysis was done by computing, frequency, percentage, standard deviation, and correlation co-efficient. The results shows that 67.50 per cent of the respondents belonged to ‘Average Meta-cognitive Level’, When Meta-cognitive skills amongst boys and girls of SDAU students were compared it was found that there is statistically high difference of z= 4.61 (P<0.0001) and boys (Mean=153.21) has significantly higher Meta-cognitive skill in comparison to girl students (Mean=143.44). All the students plan and monitor their learning in same manner, irrespective of their gender but boys showed higher implementation skill and evaluation skill, in comparison to girls. It can be concluded from the table that gender and CGPA shows positive and significant correlation. It can be concluded from the study that Meta Cognitive Skills affects academic achievements amongst students of SDAU.