Revised ATMA Guidelines - TNAU Agritech Portal

ANNEXURE-III (a)DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SPECIALISTS ANDFUNCTIONARIESSl.No.Name ofAgency/UnitDesignationPostof1. Village Farmer Friend(FF)2. Block Block TechnologyManager (BTM)3. ATMA 1. ProjectDirectorDuties/ Responsibilities- Mobilization of farmers / constitution ofFarmer Interest Groups.- Facilitate in Conducting field demonstrations,Kisan Goshties and preparation of VillageResearch Extension Action Plan- Liaison with SMS at Block level for exchange ofinformation related to agri. and allied activitiesat field level- Attending meetings of Gram Sabha, maintaininga daily diary of activities- Ensuring dissemination of information throughmulti media- Any other work assigned byBTT/FAC/BTM/SMS- Coordination with line departments- Organizing meetings of BTTs & FACs- Assist BTT in preparation of BAPs- Compilation of progress of implementation- Feedback to BTT and ATMA- Advise to the farmers/ FIGs in consultation withline departments and FPs.- (These are in addition to the functionsdescribed at para 2.1.3.)- Liaison with SNO and SAMETI at State level andcoordination between line departmentsincluding KVK, PRI, Private Sector and PlanningUnits at district level.- Finalization of District Annual Action Plans- Review of the progress of implementation ofExtension Reforms, RKVY and NFSM.- Convening meetings of GB, ATMA- Hold ATMA Management Committee Meetings- Serve as Member Secretary of District LevelCommittee suggested in the guidelines(referred at para 5.1.1.)- Ensure timely flow of funds to BlocksGuidelines for Modified ‘Support to State Extension Programmes for Extension Reforms’ Scheme, 201076