Area under different rice varieties in Chhattisgarh state

A total of 3,799 posts Rural Agriculture Extension Officer (RAEO) are sanctioned in Chhattisgarh state, out of which 2,902 filled and 897 are vacant. Census method was applied to collect the primary data for which structured interview schedule as Google form was communicated to all the working RAEOs using e-mail, message, WhatsApp etc. Repeated contact was made to the RAEOs, to fill the schedule but till the stipulated time 538 RAEOs were filled the same. The majority of respondents in the Rural Agriculture Extension Officer (RAEO) circle cultivate rice on a total cropped area of 1000-1250 hectares, followed by 1250-1500 hectares, 750-1000 hectares, and more than 2000 hectares. Rice cultivation is highest in the Up to 100 hectares category, followed by 400-500 hectares, 300-400 hectares, and more than 600 hectares. Broadcasted rice is the most common type, followed by broadcasted rice, aromatic rice, hybrid rice, irrigated rice, rainfed rice, and bio-fortified rice.