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Komal gupta

14/12/21 11:20 AM IST

Source: PIB

Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Scheme

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The ATMA scheme and the progress it has made so far have been discussed in the Lok Sabha.

About Scheme

  • It is a centrally sponsored scheme which was launched in the financial year 2005-06.
  • The scheme is also known as Support to State Extension Programmes for Extension Reforms that largely focuses upon technology dissemination among farmers with an integrated approach.
  • It operates at state, district, block and village levels and it involves a decentralized farmer-friendly extension system.
  • The extension process includes activities such as farmers’ training, exposure visits, Kisan Mela, mobilization of farmer groups and setting up farm schools.
  • The ATMA scheme is assisted by the central government with a funding of 90% from the centre and 10% from the state.
  • The 10% share of the state includes cash contributions, beneficiary contributions or the contributions from non-governmental organizations.

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