Extension programme planning helps in the development of the people themselves as it helps to identify and solve their problems. The process of programme planning is in itself an excellent teaching device as both extension workers and people devote sufficient time and effort to develop programme.
The people who are involved in planning an extension programme may participate in local surveys and neighbourhood observations. This provides an opportunity for them to learn more about their own community problems on a factual basis and increases their interest. The extension worker also teaches the local leaders for their knowledge gain, skills acquisition and help in changing their attitudes to best serve the people. Essentially programme planning helps in learning process i.e. learning and finding facts, analyzing situations, recognizing problems, stating objectives and thinking of possible solutions.
Participants