strategy for technology extension state : assam. 24 th september, 2012
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Strategy for Technology ExtensionState : Assam.
24th September, 2012
Implemented in the State since 2005-06 covering 96 blocks of 14 districts
SUPPORT to THE STATE EXTENSION PROGRAMMES for EXTENSION REFORMS
Status of Deployment of Manpower(as on 20.09.2012)
Level Name of Post Total strength (No.)
Engaged(No.)
Vacant(No.)
State State Coordinator 1 1 -
SAMETI Director 1 1 -
Deputy Director 4 4 -
Computer Programmer 1 1 -
Accountant Cum Clerk 1 1 -
District Deputy Project Director 14 7 7
Computer Programmer 14 13 1
Accountant Cum Clerk 14 14 -
Block Block Technology Manager (BTM)
96 93 3
Subject Matter Specialist (SMS)
96 91 5
Total : 242 224 16
Convergence between Research & Extension
Liaison of Project Director ATMA with Programme Coordinator, KVK for taking up advisory service during crop growth
Involvement of Programme Coordinator and SMS of KVK
# for identification of technology need in preparation of BAP/DAP.
# for joint field visit to at least 5 villages every month during crop season.
# Field Day, Kisan Mela, workshop etc.
Front line demonstrations and research oriented activities are to be conducted by KVK in the farmers field in association with Extension Staff.
Farmers – Scientist – Extension interaction before each crop season.
AAU has designated district wise Scientists / Experts
Besides ….
Monthly review meeting with Programme Coordinator, KVK and other officers of allied departments
Manpower provided under ATMA to work together with extension functionaries of all sectors.
Demonstrations are to be conducted in the ratio of 5:1:1:1 for Agri : AH & Vety : Fishery and Sericulture in one identified village in cluster basis including one Farm School for better monitoring and replication in association with KVK.
Training programmes are to be conducted involving all officers of Agri., AH & Vety. Fishery, Sericulture and scientists of KVK.
In the first hour of agenda, all departmental schemes including KVK are to be narrated by the concerned departmental Block level Officers followed by training on main topic by resource persons
Feedback on Mass Media Support to Agriculture Extension
Success stories of agriculture and allied activities, information on market intelligence, messages related to cultivation practices, pest and diseases and departmental scheme etc. are highlighted through DDK in Krishi Darshan
Live Phone in Programme are also organized time to time in both Doordarshan and AIR, anchored by our Departmental Officers to reply the queries of the farming community.
Measure to be taken by the farming community during Flood, Drought and pest attack etc. are also published in different local news paper and through printed leaflets to help the farmers to overcome any unavoidable situation.
Technical Support Group (TSG) has been constituted to review the programmes telecasted / broadcasted and suggestion thereof.
One departmental Officer entrusted to AIR as Nodal Officer
Progress of Mass media support for the period from April’ 2012 to till date
Items No./Quantity Remarks
Agril. Related advertisement
1) Published 17 nos. in 10 different News paper
2) Published 20 nos. in 20 different Magazines
Agril. Related documentary
5 nos. in process To feed to DDK to telecast
Crop calendar 10000 Nos. Distribute to Field functionaries and Farmers
Crop sequence 10000 Nos.
Package of practices in Horticulture
5000 copies
Leaflet on various topics
20000 copies
PGDAEM Course
Year No. of candidates applied No. of candidates passed
2007-08 51 20
2008-09 33 4
2009-10 16 7
2010-11 - -
2011-12 54 -
Total 154 31
ACABC
Nodal Agency : Indian Society for Agri-Business Profession Coordinator : Sri Dilip Sarma
379 nos. of participants were trained in 12 batches since 2007-08 Out of 379 nos. 147 nos. have been engaged in various professions.
Out of 147 nos. 74 nos. have received the bank loan.
Various professions are : Agri Clinic, Animal food production, Medicinal plant nursery, fishery, Nursery, vermi-compost production, Vety. Clinic, dairy, poultry, piggery, etc.
One Nodal Officer from the department is nominated for the screening Committee of MANAGE.
KISAN CALL CENTRE
To bring awareness among the farming community about KCC, information are to be provided to the farmers in every meeting/ training programme / workshop conducted in the district /Block/Circle/ GP level
KCC Toll free number are also to be communicated to the field functionaries through SMS for onward communication to the farming community.
Dr. Manik Gogoi, Asstt. Director is entrusted as Nodal officer for KCC
PROGRESS OF KCC (April’2011 – March’ 2012) = 10365 nos. Successful call : April’2012 = 71 nos. May’2012 = 728 nos.
June:2012 = 1029 nos.
July’ 2012 = 1157 nos
Aug’2012 = 452 nos.
Setting up of Farmers Advisory Committees
Block Level : 96 nos. Block Farmers Advisory Committees are constituted.
District Level : District Farmers Advisory Committee in 14 ATMA District are formed.
State Level : State Farmers Advisory Committee is yet to be formed.
Farmers require a diverse range of information to support their farm enterprises.
Information is needed not only on best practices & technologies for crop production, which the traditional public-sector extension system provided during the Green Revolution, but also information about post harvest aspects including processing, marketing, storage, and handling.
Strategy for Technology Extension
Most appropriate technological options
Management of technologies, including optimal use of inputs
Changing farm system options (mixed farming and diversification, animal husbandry, fisheries)
Sourcing reputed input suppliers
Collective action with other farmers
Consumer and market demands for products
Quality specifications for produce
Time to buy inputs and sell produce
Off-farm income-generation options
Access to credit and loans
Sustainable natural resource management and coping with climate change.
Information Requirement of farmers
Information flow in the Extension Activities of the State Departments of Agriculture
Revised Structure of ATMA
A. A. U. Directorate
of Extension Education
Extension Education
Cell
Krishi Vigyan Kendra
(20)
Agri Tech Information
Centre ATIC
Field Extension functionery
Other Farmers
Target farmers
FO FMC/ KASS
Information flow from Assam Agricultural University
Information linkages in the Krishi Vigyan Kendra
Information flow in Farmer Field School approach
Deptt. Of Agri culture
A. A. U.
K V K
FO/NGO
FIG
Package workshop
ZREAC
Zonal work shop
Training
Exten Functn
Farmer
Strategy for Converged Information Flow during Rabi Season
Involvement of Farmer Friend
District No. of Village No. of Farmer Friend identified
Bongaigoan 593 80
Cachar 1020 140
Chirang 409 60
Darrang 571 80
Dima Hasao 605 85
Golaghat 1066 150
Goalpara 761 95
Kokrajhar 1014 140
Karimganj 915 127
Lakhimpur 1139 160
Morigoan 592 80
Sivsagar 866 120
Tinsukia 1107 155
Udalguri 801 115
Total : 11,459 1587
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