MODIFIED EXTENSION REFORMS SCHEME,2010 NOW

BACKGROUND

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.

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

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FLOW OF ACTION PLAN SREP BAP DAAP SAPSEWP

PARTCIPATORY BODIES STATE LEVEL SLSC, IDWG, PAMETI, SFAC DISTRICT LEVEL ; ATMA GB, AMC, DFAC BLOCK LEVEL; B T T, BFAC VILLAGE LEVEL ; F F

Extension Delivery Mechanism Block/ Village Level Farm Schools Agri- Entrepreneurs CIGs/ FIGs, Farmers/ Farm Women Farmer Friend 10

FINANCIAL PROGRESS (In Lacs) Year Opening balance Fund released Total funds Available Expenditure Unspent balance Note-: Amount Rs lac interest is also available with SADA. So the total closing balance is RS Lac only.

PHYSICAL PROGRESS Major Activities ActivityPhysical Targets Physical Achievements Fund Allocated For The Year Expenditu re Incurred Demonstration (Ha) ,63,00097,05,000 Trainings (No) ,24,00039,67,000 Exposure Visits ,56,00026,00,000 Field Days ,95,00014,12,000 Kissan Mellas203340,00,00031,97,000 Mobilisation Of Fos ,25,0002,80,000 Farmer Scientist Interactions 20194,00,0003,83,000 Farm Schools ,67,00025,38,000