How to determine felt needs A. By talking to people individually B. By talking to people in groups to find out the common needs C. By asking straight question in mass meeting D. By conducting a survey and on the spot observation E. All of the above
Choose the correct answer

Correct option is D

Felt needs are the needs that are perceived and expressed by the people themselves in a community. Individual discussions, group meetings, and mass meetings help people openly express their problems and expectations. Surveys and on-the-spot observations provide systematic and factual understanding of existing conditions. Therefore, all the listed methods are used to determine felt needs.
Information booster: Felt needs assessment is a crucial step in extension programme planning and implementation. Using multiple methods ensures accuracy and completeness in identifying real community problems. People’s participation in need identification increases programme acceptance and sustainability. Proper need assessment helps avoid wastage of resources and ineffective interventions.
Why other options are incorrect: (a) A and B only ignores mass meetings and surveys. (b) A, B and C only excludes observation and survey methods. (c) B and D only does not cover all valid approaches.