(a) the details of the Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) being
run in the country as on date, State-wise;
(b) whether the Government proposes to establish more such agencies during the
current year; and
(c) the details of activities organised or proposed to be organised thereunder?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHARAD PAWAR)
(a): Presently, Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) is in operation
in 604 districts of 28 states and 3 UTs. State-wise list is given at Annexure-I.
(b): No, Madam.
(c): The activities undertaken under the Scheme include capacity building of
extension functionaries and farmers, front line demonstrations, exposure visits, Kisan
melas, farmer’ group mobilization, farm schools and farmers scientists interactions.