Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Scheme

Q.  ATMA scheme is related to
- Published on 05 Aug 16

a. Education Sector
b. Textiles
c. Agriculture
d. Spiritual Tourism

ANSWER: Agriculture
 
  • Under the Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) scheme grants-in-aid is released to State Governments with an objective to support their efforts of revitalization of the extension system and making available the latest agricultural technologies in different thematic areas to increase agricultural production through extension activities viz. Farmers Training, Demonstration, Exposure Visits, Kisan Mela, Mobilization of Farmers Groups and Setting up of Farm Schools.
  • In order to percolate the benefits of ATMA Scheme down to the farmers for adoption of good agricultural practices, an innovative support is being provided under the Scheme through Farmer Friend (FF) at village level at one FF per two villages.
  • The FF is serving as a vital link between extension workers and farmers at village level.

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