Resource Use Efficiency in Paddy Cultivation: A Comparative Study of Telangana Sona and Chintu Varieties in Nalgonda District of Telangana State of India

The present study was undertaken to assess the resource use efficiency in cultivation of rice variety, Telangana Sona. A total sample 120 farmers from 6 villages three mandals Nalgonda district selected. Cobb-Douglas production function analysis used efficiency. results revealed that Sona, human labor, machinery, and fertilizers were underutilized there is a scope for maximizing returns by increasing these inputs. Marginal Value Product (MVP) less than one costs incurred on plant protection chemicals, which means over-utilized i.e. decrease this input suggested. recommends reallocation resources profitable cultivation.