🌾 ATMA & KVK
Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) and Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) — structure, mandates, and key facts for IBPS AFO exam.
Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA)
ATMA is a registered society responsible for technology dissemination at the district level. It decentralized the day-to-day management of the Agricultural Technology System (ATS).
Key Facts
- Started in: 2005
- Currently operational in: 676 districts
- The district collector is the chairman of the board of ATMA
ATMA Structure
1. Governing Board
- Acts as a policy-making body providing guidance and reviewing progress
- It is an Advisory Body
- Members: 16 members appointed for 2 years
2. ATMA Management Committee (AMC)
- Responsible for planning and executing day-to-day activities of ATMA
- Headed by: Project Director
- Members of AMC: 12
3. FIAC (Farmers Information & Advisory Centres)
- Operates at the Block level
- Provides farmers with direct access to information and advisory services
4. SAMETI
- State Agricultural Management & Extension Training Institute
- The apex training institute at state level to give training support to ATMA
TIP
ATMA Hierarchy (Top → Bottom): Governing Board (16, advisory, 2 yrs) → AMC (12, Project Director) → FIAC (Block level) → Farmer
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Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA)
ATMA is a registered society responsible for technology dissemination at the district level. It decentralized the day-to-day management of the Agricultural Technology System (ATS).
Key Facts
- Started in: 2005
- Currently operational in: 676 districts
- The district collector is the chairman of the board of ATMA
ATMA Structure
1. Governing Board
- Acts as a policy-making body providing guidance and reviewing progress
- It is an Advisory Body
- Members: 16 members appointed for 2 years
2. ATMA Management Committee (AMC)
- Responsible for planning and executing day-to-day activities of ATMA
- Headed by: Project Director
- Members of AMC: 12
3. FIAC (Farmers Information & Advisory Centres)
- Operates at the Block level
- Provides farmers with direct access to information and advisory services
4. SAMETI
- State Agricultural Management & Extension Training Institute
- The apex training institute at state level to give training support to ATMA
TIP
ATMA Hierarchy (Top → Bottom): Governing Board (16, advisory, 2 yrs) → AMC (12, Project Director) → FIAC (Block level) → Farmer
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK)
KVK is an innovative science-based institution that undertakes vocational training of farmers, farm women, and rural youths. It also conducts on-farm research for technology refinement and front-line demonstrations.
Key Facts
- First KVK established at: Pondicherry (under TNAU) Asked in AFO
- Credit for the success of KVK goes to: Dr. Chandrika Prasad
- KVK functions on the principles of collaborative participation of scientists, subject matter experts, extension workers, and farmers
Three Fundamental Principles of KVK
- Agricultural production
- Imparting training
- Priority to weaker section of society
Four Mandates of KVK
- Training programme
- Front-line demonstration
- On-farm testing
- Other extension activities
IMPORTANT
- Front-line demonstration = field demonstration conducted under close supervision of scientists of NARS. It shows the genetic production potential of new technologies.
- On-farm testing = testing at farmer's field where appropriate technologies are not available for a particular agro-climatic situation.
Activities of KVK
- On-farm research
- In-service training
- Vocational training of farmers, farm women, rural youth etc.
- Front-line demonstration and other extension activities
MANAGE
- Full form: National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management
- Location: Hyderabad
- Established: 1987
- Functions under: Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperation
Women Development Programmes
| Programme | Year |
|---|---|
| DWCRA (Development of Women & Children in Rural Areas) | 1982 |
| ICDS (Integrated Child Development Services Scheme) | 1975 |
| Mahila Samridhi Yojana (MSY) | — |
NOTE
Ministry Associations (frequently asked):
- Ministry of Rural Development → NIRD, CAPART, MNREGA
- Ministry of Agriculture & Cooperation → MANAGE
- Department of Rural Development → TRYSEM