Agriculture technology management agency (ATMA) is a registered society at the district level, which works with different agriculture related institutions.

This Agency works under Directorate of Agriculture, Govt. of Gujarat.

Objectives of the Scheme
New institutional arrangements – Decentralized decision making
Group approach to extension – FOs & FIGs
Gender concerns – Minimum 30% allocation
Multi agency extension strategies – encourage private sector (minimum 10% allocation)
Bottom up planning
Broad-based extension delivery (FSA)
Sustainability of extension services – Minimum 10% beneficiary contribution
Convergence of line departments – gap filling mode

Eligibility criteria
FIG groups formed under "ATMA” are registered through Project Director of respective district. After registration, members of FIG are eligible for benefits under the scheme.

Benefits of the Scheme
Training on Agriculture and related subjects
Demonstrations
Krushi Mela/Exhibition
Farm School
Publication of Agriculture related publications
Encouraging public-private partnership for all round development of Agriculture
To publish and spread the success stories in the Agriculture and allied sector
Exposure visit
Encouraging women participation/contribution in Agriculture
Best ATMA farmer’s Award
Farmer-Scientist Interaction

Contact for more details:
Director of Agriculture
Shri B. M. Modi
Sector - 10 A, CH Road,
Krishi Bhavan, Gandhinagar.
Gujarat, India.
Phone : +91 - 079-23256116
Fax Number : +91 - 079 23256159, +91 - 079 23256227