Benefits from developmental programmes to farmers in peri-urban area and rural areas of Bangalore metropolis are analyzed using a sample of 50 farmers each from peri urban (Magadi town)and rural area (Halasabele, Magadi). In rural area holding size is 2.2 acres per farm with a market value of Rs.0.5 -0.7 million per acre and 0.8 acre in peri-urban area with value of Rs.2 million per acre reflecting economic scarcity of land. Rural farm family received benefit of Rs.16, 540 (ranging Rs.3720 to Rs.27989) annually from 7 (ranging 4 to 10) developmental programs incurring transaction cost of...