International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

author(s)
Shilpa Jangde, AK Gauraha, Praveen Kumar Verma and Laxmi Bagh

abstract
The ATMA (Agricultural Technology Management Agency) scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme launched by the Government of India in 1998-99. The objective of the scheme is to promote sustainable agriculture and enhance the productivity and income of farmers by providing them with the necessary information, knowledge, and technology. The scheme also aims to promote convergence and coordination among different agencies involved in agricultural development, including research and extension agencies, input dealers, NGOs, and farmer organizations. It is expected that the ATMA scheme will help in transforming the agriculture sector in India by empowering farmers with the latest knowledge and technology and making them more self-reliant. The key objectives of the ATMA scheme are to promote the adoption of modern and innovative agricultural technologies, improve productivity and profitability of farming operations, promote sustainable agriculture practices, enhance the income of farmers, and strengthen the agricultural extension system in the country. Farmer’s area as well as behavior of farming practices influences agriculture sector in the Raipur area of Chhattisgarh, according to the study. The goal of this research is to record and describe various dimensions of ATMA scheme and its beneficial farmer. The purpose of this research is to determine how Agriculture Technology Management Agency gives impact in beneficial farmer’s income. The research also valuable to me because it broadens my understanding of various way for ATMA scheme. The study aids in the presentation of an overview of the Agriculture Technology Management Agency impact in beneficiaries farmer farming behavior. The research was carried out in Raipur district of Chhattisgarh. The specific objective of the present study was to examine the impact of ATMA on income and employment of beneficiaries’ farmers in the study area. Overall net return was increased 38.84 percent. In case of Kharif season the net income increased higher as compared to summer and Rabi season. Overall employment was increased 14.38 percent. In case of Rabi season the employment days was higher as compared to Kharif and summer season.