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Abstract
ICT stands for the information and communication technologies which can be broadly interpreted as technologies that facilitate communication, processing and transmission of information by electronic means. It is defined as technologies involved in collecting, processing, storing, retrieving, dissemination of information using microelectronics, optics, telecommunication and computers. ICT comprises a set of technological tools and resources to create, disseminate, store and manage data and information. Traditional ICT tools eg., T.V, Radio and Telephone have already established their credibility and effectiveness in transfer of information and new technology to the farmers. The present study was carried out in Cuddalore district. The respondents were selected based upon simple random sampling. 120 extension personnel were selected. The data were collected through a well structured and pre-tested Questionnaire. The statistical tools used were viz., cumulative frequency method, percentage analysis, zero order correlation and multiple regressions. The findings were meaningfully interpreted and relevant conclusions are drawn. Out of 15 variables seven variables had shown significant association with the awareness on ICT tools. Among the seven variables age, educational qualification, possession of ICT gadgets, perception towards ICT, ICT credibility and orientation towards ICT based extension service profession had shown positive and significant association with awareness on ICT tools at 0.01 per cent level of probability. The variable training undergone in ICT had shown positive and significant association with awareness on ICT tools at 0.05 per cent level of probability.