modified extension reforms scheme,2010 now. background
DESCRIPTION
Realizing the various challenges AGRO CLIMATIC & ADMINISTRATIVE Scheme needs to be modified To overcome the systemic constraints referred during zonal workshops. Weightage to size of the States in terms of number of Blocks was not given in the pre-revised Scheme. Lack of manpower. Extension delivery below the Block level. Inadequate infrastructure at(SAMETIs); Lack of convergence with other schemes of Centre and State. Limited support for connectivity & mobility.TRANSCRIPT
MODIFIED EXTENSION REFORMS SCHEME,2010
NOW
BACKGROUND
Realizing the various challengesAGRO CLIMATIC & ADMINISTRATIVE
Scheme needs to be modified • To overcome the systemic constraints referred
during zonal workshops.• Weightage to size of the States in terms of number of Blocks was not given in the pre-revised Scheme.
• Lack of manpower.• Extension delivery below the Block level.• Inadequate infrastructure at(SAMETIs);• Lack of convergence with other schemes of Centre and State.
• Limited support for connectivity & mobility.
Scheme has now been modified and strengthened
• Provision of specialist and functionary support at different levels
• Innovative support through a ‘Farmer Friend’ at Village Level
• Revision in ATMA Cafeteria • Farmers Advisory Committees at State, District and
Block levels • Support to SAMETIs for creating essential
infrastructure• Delegation of powers to State Level Sanctioning
Committee
Objectives of the revised scheme• Providing innovative, restructured and autonomous institutions at the
state/district/ block level. • Encouraging multi-agency extension strategies involving Public/
Private Extension Service Providers.
• Ensuring an integrated, broad-based extension delivery mechanism consistent with farming system approach.
• Adopting group approach to extension in line with the identified needs and requirements of the farmers in the form of CIGs & FIGs;
• Facilitating convergence of programmes in planning, execution and implementation.
• Addressing gender concerns by mobilizing farm women into groups and providing training to them.
• Moving towards sustainability of extension services through beneficiary contribution.
PART - I
INSTITUTIONAL SETUP
&SALIENT FEATURES
7
State Nodalcell
CIGs, FIGs, FARMERS/ FARM WOMEN
State Level Sanctioning Committee (SLSC)
SAMETI & SAU/ICAR Institutes
Inter Departmental Working Group (IDWG)
DAC, MoA, GoIMANAGE/EEIs
WORK
PLAN
District Training Centre, KVK & ZRS
Block Technology Team
Agri-Entrepreneurs Farm Schools
Block Farmers Advisory Committee
District Farmers Advisory Committee
State Farmers Advisory Committee
ATMA (GB & MC)
BlockATMA cell
Farmer Friend
FUND
FLOW
FLOW OF ACTION PLAN
PARTCIPATORY BODIES
Extension Delivery Mechanism Block/ Village Level
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FINANCIAL PROGRESS (In Lacs)Year Opening
balanceFund released
Total funds Available
Expenditure
Unspent balance
2007-08 136.21 427.60 563.81 282.60 281.21
2008-09 281.21 637.86 919.07 372.71 546.36
2009-10 546.36 211.42 757.78 595.67 162.11
2010-11 162.11 463.73 625.84 416.85 208.99
Note-: Amount Rs. 30.17 lac interest is also available with SADA. So the total closing balance is RS. 239.16 Lac only.
PHYSICAL PROGRESS 2010-11Major Activities
Activity Physical Targets
Physical Achievements
Fund Allocated For The Year
Expenditure
Incurred
Demonstration(Ha)
1976 9256 56,63,000 97,05,000
Trainings (No) 9754 5076 50,24,000 39,67,000Exposure Visits 3715 1052 13,56,000 26,00,000Field Days 113 172 16,95,000 14,12,000Kissan Mellas 20 33 40,00,000 31,97,000Mobilisation Of Fos
295 190 27,25,000 2,80,000
Farmer Scientist Interactions
20 19 4,00,000 3,83,000
Farm Schools 212 105 70,67,000 25,38,000