Hii Buddy , I want to know What is ATMA (Agricultural Technology Management Agency) , Will you plz ztell me ???

Agricultural Technology Management Agency Scheme was approved on 29th March, 2005.

The Scheme has Made extension System farmer Driven and Farmer Accountable.

237 Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) at district level have been set up to operationally the Extension reforms with active participation of farmers / farmer groups,
NGOs,
Krishi Vigyan Kendras,
Panchayati Raj Institutions

Other Stakeholder Operating at District Level and Below

The release of funds are based on Strategic Research and Extension plan (SEWP)/ State Extension Work Plans (SEWPs) prepared by the State Governments.

State level Extension Plans have been developed keeping in mind the strategic extension needs of the farmers.

252 districts across all the States/UTs in the country were covered under the scheme during the 10th Plan.

Features of ATMA :

Creating Farmer Advisory Committee to improve feed back
Using NGOs to organize farmers
Encouraging private sector involvement in technology transfer
Validation and refining technologies through research units in the district
Bottom up planning procedure
Increased use of Information Technology (ARIS, WWW)
In-service training to increase staff competence
Developing new Public-Private partnerships
Formation and strengthening of farmer's interest group

Funding :

The scheme is supported by the Central Government. The funding pattern is 90% by the central Government and 10% by the state government.

The 10% state’s share shall consist of cash contribution of the State, beneficiary contribution or the contribution of other non-governmental organizations