Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA): An Analysis of Field Experience in Revanpalli Village of Telangana State, India

Abstract

 

The present articles aims to describe the PRA methods have frequently been used for extractive research. It merely a portrayal of spectrum of approaches, methods and tools used in the field vis-a-vis time, space and temporal relationships, however, it also focuses the involvement, representation and participation of stakeholders and post-graduate students studying their Masters in Sociology at Osmania University in exploring the learning, monitoring and evaluating opportunities in the fieldwork. Revanpalli village of Nalgonda District was chosen for fieldwork, the socio-economical, cultural, educational, health and livelihood patterns of the village have been analysed in detailed manner by using PRA maps like social map, resource map, ven diagram, timeline analysis and soon. The results reveal that village is backward in terms of socio-educational ethos despite of having plenty of water sources and viable agricultural production. Thus, it is observed culture and life style of the villagers is a significant force in driving them towards development.

 

Keywords: Participatory Rural Appraisal, Revanpalli Village.