GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
PUDUCHERRY

No . 12 //P.D.ATMA/PDY/PFMS/ 2023-24

NOTE

Sub: Agriculture – ATMA, Puducherry – salary to the contractual

staff engaged to ATMA, Puducherry by New Life Placement
Agency, Trichy – Release of Rs. 6,73,531/- from II instalment of
GIA of the year 2022-23 to the PD (ATMA), Puducherry account
through PFMS - Requested – Reg.
***
This file relates to requesting to release Rs.6,73,531/- from the II
instalment amount of Rs.45.50 lakhs for the year 2022-23 to the PD (ATMA),
Puducherry account through Public Financial Management System (PFMS).
2.It is submitted to state that the salary claim bill received from
M/s.New Life Placement Agency (P) Ltd., Trichy for the month of March 2023
& April 2023 is placed below for kind perusal. The details of the salary, service
charges, GST tax and other deductions like income tax, TDS on GST for the
month of April 2023 & May 2023 is detailed below.
NLP
Sl.N Service GST Tax
Month
o BTM Charges deduction
&ATM (3.9%) (18%) Total
1 May 2023
271452 7413 50192 329057
 2 June 2023 284167 7759 52548 344474

Total 555619 15172 102740 673531

3. Necessary funds are available under the component of G. Specialist

& Functionaries Support for Block Technology Manager & Assistant
Technology Manager.
4. In this regard, an amount of Rs.6,73,531/- (Rupees
Rupees Six Lakhs Seventy Three Thousand Five Hundred and Thirty
one only) may be released towards release of salary amount to the
contract staff through M/s. New Life Placement Agency (P) Ltd,
Trichy for the month of March 2023 & April 2023 from the II
instalment amount of Rs.45.50 lakhs vide order No. 9176/CS
(Ag)/A6/2023, dt.23.05.2023.(copy enclosed)
5. The amount may be transferred to the following zero
balance account of Project Director, ATMA, Puducherry (Copy
enclosed).

(i) .Name of the Account : Project Director,

ATMA, Puducherry-
SMAE (9144)
(ii) Account No. : 7081445605
(iii)Name of the Bank : Indian Bank, 100 Feet
&Branch Road, Puducherry
(iv)IFSC code : IDIB000S129
 (v) MICR code : 605019009

6. The checklist towards release of fund

(Rs.6,73,531lakhs) through PFMS under CSS on ATMA is enclosed
with requisition of bill & advance stamped receipt for release of fund.

7. Submitted, pl

Dy.PD (ATMA)

Additional Director of Agriculture

-Cum-Project Director, ATMA, Puducherry

Director of Agriculture-& Farmers Welfare - Cum-

State Nodal Officer, ATMA, Puducherry
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Agricultural Technology Management Agency

Puducherry

Sub: Agriculture – ATMA, Puducherry – Organizing

KisanGosthis (Farmers Meet) – Reg.

***
10. This file relates to organizing Kisan Gosthis (Farmers Meet) at
various Farm Information & Advisory Centers (FIACs) of Puducherry district.
11. It is submitted that under the CCS “Support to State Extension
Programme for Extension Reforms’’ Scheme, provisions are made in the
component “Agricultural Technology Refinement, Validation and
Adoption’’, to conduct Farmers Scientist Interaction and Kisan Gosthis at
block level. Further, the IDWG of ATMA, PuducherryUT, has been allocated
an amount of 90,000/- (Rupees Ninety thousand only) to carry out six
numbers of Kisan Gosthis in Puducherry district.
12. Accordingly, It is proposed to conduct six numbers of Kisan
Gosthis (Farmer Meet) at various FIACs from 16/12/2011 to 29/12/2011. The
venue, date, topics for the discussion and resource persons to be involved in the
programme are detailed below.

Crop /
S.
Name of the Topics to
N Date Resource Person
FIAC be
o
covered
ICM on
16/12/201 ORS, Tindivanam,
1 Madagadipet Groundnu
1 PKKVK, Puducherry
t & Pulses
ICM on PAJANCOA,
20/12/201
2 Villianur Groundnu Karaikal& PKKVK,
1
t & Pulses Puducherry
ICM on
Groundnu
21/12/201 PAJANCOA,
3 Thavalakuppam t&
1 Karaikal
Vegetable
s
OCM on ARS,
22/12/201 Groundnu VirudachalamCocon
4 Kalapet
1 t& ut Research Station,
Coconut Vepankullam.
Animal RAGCOVAS,
27/12/201
5 Bahour Husbandr Puducherry & Dept.
1
y Officials.
Animal RAGCOVAS,
29/12/201 Kariyamanickka
6 Husbandr Puducherry & Dept.
1 m
y Officials.
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13. Therefore, it is requested that necessary permission may please be accorded to

conduct the above said programme.

14. Submitted for approval please.

AGRIL.OFFICER (ATMA)

ADDL.DIRECTOR AGRI. (T&V) -CUM-

PROJECT DIRECTOR - ATMA
 GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
PUDUCHERRY

I.D.NOTE

Sub: Agriculture – ATMA, Puducherry – Training Programme on

Formation and Management of Commodity Interest
Groups(GIG’s) and Federations at MANAGE – Nomination of
Officers _ Reg.
***
This file relates to nominating officials to the training programme on
“Formation and Management of Commodity Interest Groups(GIG’s) and
Federations” at MANAGE, Hyderabad from June 25 - 28, 2012.
2. In this regard, communication received form MANAGE,
Hudereabad, may please be perused at page no. 2 / corri, wherein , it is
informed to nominate officer to the training programme on “Formation and
Management of Commodity Interest Groups(GIG’s) and Federations” to be
organized by MANAGE, Hyderabad from June 25 - 28, 2012. The objective of
the programme is to build the capacity on process involved in formation and
management of CIG’s and their federations.
3. In this connection, the following Agriculturealofficer have
submitted their wiliness to undergo the above said training programme.

1.K. Sivasubramanian, Agri. officer, O/o ADA (LUP & QC),

2. M. Tamil Selvan, Agri. Officer, O/o ADA(T&V),
3. R. DjodiGanessin, Agri. Officer, O/o ADA(T&V).

4. Therefore, it is requested that the above mentioned Agri. Officer

may be nominated to the training programme “Formation and Management of
Commodity Interest Groups(GIG’s) and Federations” organized by MANAGE,
Hyderabad from June 25 - 28, 2012.
5. Subject to approval, office order is prepared and placed for
signature please.
6. Submitted for approval please.
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Agricultural Technology Management Agency

Puducherry

Sub: Agriculture – ATMA, Puducherry – Organizing

Farmers – Scientist Interaction – Reg.

***
20. This file relates to organizing Farmers – Scientist Interaction at
various Farm Information & Advisory Centers (FIACs) of Puducherry district.
21. It is submitted that under the CCS “Support to State Extension
Programme for Extension Reforms’’ Scheme, provisions are made in the
component “Agricultural Technology Refinement, Validation and
Adoption’’, to conduct Farmers Scientist Interaction and Kisan Gosthis at
block level. Further, the IDWG of ATMA, Puducherry UT, has allocated an
amount of 40,000/- (Rupees forty thousand only) to carry out four numbers
of Farmers – Scientist Interaction in Puducherry district.
22. Accordingly, It is proposed to conduct four numbers of Farmers –
Scientist Interaction at following FIACs.The theme for the F-S Interaction
would be “Organic Farming &Vermi compost Production”.The date, venue
and resource persons to be involved in the programme are detailed below.

Village in
S. Resourc
which prog.
N Date Name of the FIAC e
to be
o Person
conducted
Dept. of
Bahour,
06/09/201 Organic
1 Thavalakuppam&Ariyakup Seliamedu
2 Cert.,
pam
CBC
Dept. of
Kariyamanickkam,
07/09/201 Sooramangala Organic
2 Karikalampakkam
2 m Cert.,
&Karayamputtur
CBC
Eco Pro,
20/09/201
3 Madagadipet &Thirukkanur Thirukkanur Aurovill
2
e
Eco Pro,
21/09/201 Villianur
4 Villianur Aurovill
2 &Thondamanatham
e

23. Therefore, it is requested that necessary permission may please be

accorded to conduct the above said programme.

24. Submitted for approval please.

AGRIL. OFFICER (ATMA)

ADDL.DIRECTOR AGRI. (T&V) -CUM-

PROJECT DIRECTOR - ATMA
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Agricultural Technology Management Agency

 Puducherry

35. This relates to organizing Farmers – Scientist

Interaction on “Stall Fed Goat Rearing” to farmers of
Puducherry district.
36. It is submitted that under the CCS “Support to
State Extension Programme for Extension Reforms’’, provisions
are made under the component “Agricultural Technology
Refinement, Validation and Adoption’’, to conduct Farmers
Scientist Interaction and Kisan Gosthis at block level. Further,
the IDWG of ATMA, Puducherry UT, has allocated an amount of
20,000/- (Rupees twenty thousand only) to carry out two
numbers of Farmers – Scientist Interaction in Puducherry
district during 2012 -13. Further, the Director of Agriculture –
cum – Chairman also instructed to organize a progarmme on
Stall fed goat rearing to interested farmers
37. In this connection, it is proposed to organize one
day Farmers – Scientist interaction on “Stall Fed Goat Rearing”
on 21/05/2013 at Conference Hall, Dept. of Animal Husbandry.
As the topic for Farmers - Scientist Interaction pertains to
Animal Husbandry sector, Dept. of Animal Husbandry (line
Dept.) may be requested to organize the said programme. The
funds required to organize the programme may be handed
over to Animal Husbandry Dept. and they may be requested to
submit the voucher after the conduct of programme.

38. Therefore, subject to the approval of the Project

Director, an amount of Rs. 10,000/- (Rupees. Ten thousand
only) may be drawn as advance and handed over to the Animal
Husbandry Dept to organize one day Farmers – Scientist
interaction on “Stall Fed Goat Rearing” on 21/05/2013.
Accordingly, a cheque bearing No. 140106, for an amount of Rs.
10,000/- is prepared and placed for signature pl.

39. Submitted for approval please.

DY. PROJECT DIRECTOR - ATMA

PROJECT DIRECTOR - ATMA

 GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
PUDUCHERRY

NOTE

Sub: Agriculture – ATMA, Puducherry – Training

Programme on Public – Private Partnership in
 Extension Reforms at MANAGE, Hyderabad –
Nomination of Officers - Reg.
***
This file relates to calling of willingness from officers of
Agriculture and Allied sector to undergo training on “Public –
Private Partnership in Extension Reforms” at MANAGE,
Hyderabad from 23 to 27th Sept. 2013.
2. Communication received form MANAGE, Hyderabad,
may please be perused, wherein, it ishas been requested to
nominate 4 to 5 officials to the training programme on “Public
– Private Partnership in Extension Reforms”.
3. In this connection, willingness may be called for
from the officers working with the Project Director, ATMA-
Karaikal and Allied Depts,.

4. Accordingly letter addressed to the Project Director

– ATMA, Karaikal & to the Directors of Allied departments is
submitted for approval please.

5. Submitted pl.

AGRI. OFFICER (TECH – III)

PROJECT DIRECTOR - ATMA

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-2-

6. The following Agricultural Officers have submitted their

willingness to undergo training programme on “Public Private
Partnership in Extension Reforms” scheduled to be held from
23rd to 27th September 2013 at MANAGE Hyderabad.

1. P. Vinoth Kannan, Agri. Officer (Tech III),

Office of the ADA (T&V), Thattanchavady.

2. P.Thirunadan, Agri. Officer (Sugarcane),

 Office of the ADA (T&V), Thattanchavady.

7. The training programme is sponsored by MANAGE

Hyderabad and there is no tuition fee. The boarding and
lodging is also free to the participants. The sponsoring
department has to borne only the TA/DA of the nominated
officers.

8. Accordingly, the ATMA Puducherry may recommend and

nominate the above mentioned Agricultural Officers to the
training programme.

9. Hence, the willingness of the Agricultural Officers may

be accepted and nominated to the said training programme
please.

10. Submitted for approval please.

DY. PROJECT DIRECTOR (ATMA)

PROJECT DIRECTOR (ATMA)

DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE-CUM-SNO
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Puducherry

40. This file relates to organizing Kisan Gosthis at Farm Information &
Advisory Centers (FIACs) of Puducherry district.

41. It is submitted that under the CCS “Support to State Extension

Programme for Extension Reforms’’ Scheme, provisions are made in the
component “Agricultural Technology Refinement, Validation and
Adoption’’, to conduct Kisan Gosthis at block level. Further, the IDWG of
ATMA, Puducherry UT, has allocated an amount of 60,000/- (Rupees sixty
thousand only) to carry out four numbers of Kisan Gosthis in Puducherry
district during 2012 -13.

42. Accordingly, It is proposed to conduct two numbers of Kisan Gosthis at

following FIACs. The theme for the Kisan Gosthis would be “Sustainable
Sugarcane Initiative”. The date, venue and resource persons to be involved in
the programme are detailed below.

S. Village in
Name of the Resource
N Date which prog. to
FIAC / UU Person
o be conducted
Kariyamanickam Project In
SARF,
29/10/201 , charge
1 Kariyamanicka
3 Karikalampakka (SSI), Oil
m
m Seeds
Research
Station,
Thirukkanur, Tindivana
30/10/201
3 Suthukeny Katterikuppam m, E.I.D.
3
Katterikuppam Parry /
PCSM
Sugar Mill
43. The proposed Kisan Gosthis on “Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative”
will be of great useful to the farmers who are going to cultivate sugarcane in the
forth coming early planting season (Dec – January 2014). Therefore, it is
requested that necessary permission may please be accorded to conduct Kisan
Gosthis as proposed.

44. Submitted for approval please.

AGRIL. OFFICER (TECH - III)

PROJECT DIRECTOR - ATMA

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Agricultural Technology Management Agency

Puducherry

47. This relates to conduct of Farmers – Scientist Interaction on

“Groundnut Seed Production Technologies for Kharif season” to
Groundnut seed growers of Puducherry district.
48. It is informed that ATMA, Puducherry encourages seed growers to
undertake Groundnut seed production during Kharif season to obtain more
profit and also to ensure availability of quality Groundnut seed to the farmers
during the forthcoming Rabi, 2014 season.

49. In this connection, it is proposed to conduct one day Farmers –

Scientist Interaction on “Groundnut Seed Production Technologies for Kharif
season” to 20 No’s of seed growers at Oilseeds Research Station(ORS),
Tindivanam on 29/05/2014. Further, IDWG of ATMA, Puducherry UT, has
allocated an amount of 20,000/- (Rupees twenty thousand only) to carry out
two numbers of Farmers – Scientist Interaction under the component
“Agricultural Technology Refinement, Validation and Adoption’’ in
Puducherry district during 2012 -13. Out of two programmes approved, one
Farmers – Scientist Interaction “Stall fed goat rearing” was already organized
through Animal Husbandry Dept., Puducherry.

50. Therefore, necessary approval may kindly be accorded to conduct another

Farmers – Scientist Interaction on “Groundnut Seed Production
Technologies for Kharif season” at ORS, Tindivanam on 29/05/2014.
51. Submitted for approval please.

AGRI. OFFICER (TECH – III)

DY. PROJECT DIRECTOR – ATMA (i/c)

PROJECT DIRECTOR - ATMA

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Puducherry

54. This relates to conduct of Farmers Meet / Kisan Gosthis on “

Promotion of Paddy Traditional varieties cultivation under Organic
Farming” and free distribution of 100 No’s traditional paddy variety seed
mini kit to the farmers of Puducherry district.
55. It is submitted that cultivation and conservation of traditional paddy
varieties gaining momentum at National and State level and handful of
progressive farmers and Agri. Research Stations in Tamilnadu promotes
cultivation of traditional varieties. These traditional varieties are resistant /
tolerant to biotic as well as abiotic stresses and has many medicinal values.
Some of ATMA farmers in Puducherry also cultivate these traditional varieties
in small scale, which needs immediate attention to spread horizontally to
willing farmers.

56. Therefore, it is proposed to conduct two No. of Farmers Meet / Kisan

Gosthis progarmme on “ Promotion of Paddy Traditional varieties
cultivation under Organic Farming” and “free distribution of 100 No’s
traditional paddy variety seed mini kit to the farmers” on 15/07/2014 to
popularize the traditional paddy varieties. The farmers of Mannadipet,
Villianur and Nettapakkam block will be invited to Kisan Gosthis I on
15/07/2014 ( Morning 9.30 AM to 1.30 PM) and farmers of Bahour,
Ariyankuppam and Oulgaret block will be invited to Kisan Gosthis – II on
15/07/2014 (2.00 PM to 5.30 PM). The eminent paddy varieties conservationist
and Scientist from Tamilnadu Agriculture University will be invited as resource
person to attend the programme.

57. Further, it is informed that IDWG of ATMA, Puducherry UT, has

allocated an amount of 30,000/- (Rupees thirty thousand only) to conduct
two numbers of Farmers Meet / Kisan Gosthis under the component
“Agricultural Technology Refinement, Validation and Adoption’’ in
Puducherry district during 2013 -14.

58. Therefore, necessary approval may kindly be accorded to conduct 2 No’s

of Farmers Meet / Kisan Gosthis on “Promotion of Paddy Traditional varieties
cultivation under Organic Farming” and free distribution of 100 No’s
traditional paddy variety seed mini kit to the farmers of Puducherry district
on 15/07/2014.

59. Submitted for approval please.

AGRI. OFFICER (TECH – III)

DY. PROJECT DIRECTOR – ATMA (i/c)

PROJECT DIRECTOR - ATMA

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Puducherry

62. This relates to conduct of Farmers Meet / Kisan Gosthis on “

Promotion of Farmers Producer Company / Organization (FPO / FPC)”
under Extension Reforms Scheme – ATMA.
 63. It is submitted that Govt. of India has initiated several programmes to
involve small & marginal farmers in production as well as marketing of
agricultural produces to the end user. Promotion of Farmers Producer Company
/ Organization (FPO / FPC) is an innovative concept of Govt. of India, which
aims at consolidation of scares resources like land / manpower / capital etc by
mobilizing small and marginal farmers into FPO / FPC and SFAC, a
autonomous body established by GoI to oversee & co –ordinates the
promotion of FPO / FPC in India.

64. In this connection, it is informed that ATMA, Puducherry also set off
some preliminary works like mobilization of CIG, conduct of Exposure Visit on
FPO / FPC as a precursor to promotion of FPO / FPC in Puducherry district.

65. Further, to expose the farmers about the FPC / FPO, it is proposed to
conduct Farmers Meet / Kisan Gosthis progarmme on “Promotion of
Farmers Producer Company / Organization (FPO / FPC)” on 08/09/2014
at FTC training Hall, Thattanchavady and eminent resource person from
Indian Institute for Rural Development, Chennai has been invited to details the
operational procedures for promotion of FPO / FPC.

66. Further, it is informed that Chairman (IDWG) of ATMA, Puducherry

UT, has allocated an amount of 30,000/- (Rupees thirty thousand only) to
conduct two numbers of Farmers Meet / Kisan Gosthis under the component
“Agricultural Technology Refinement, Validation and Adoption’’ in
Puducherry district during 2013 -14 vide I. D. Note
5628/IDWG/ATMA/2010-11, dt.21/08/2014.

67. Therefore, necessary approval may kindly be accorded to conduct

Farmers Meet / Kisan Gosthis on “Promotion of Farmers Producer Company /
Organization (FPO / FPC)” on 08/09/2014 at FTC training Hall,
Thattanchavady.

68. Submitted for approval please.

AGRI. OFFICER (TECH – III)

DY. PROJECT DIRECTOR – ATMA (i/c)

PROJECT DIRECTOR - ATMA

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Agricultural Technology Management Agency

Puducherry

78. This relates to conduct of Farmers Meet / Kisan Gosthis on “

Organic Farming & Promotion of Traditional Paddy Varieties” and
distribution of Farm Machineries to ATMA CIG at 50% subsidy under
RKVY project.

79. It is submitted that cultivation and conservation of traditional paddy

varieties gaining momentum at National and State level and handful of
progressive farmers and Agri. Research Stations in Tamilnadu promotes
cultivation of traditional varieties. These traditional varieties are resistant /
tolerant to biotic as well as abiotic stress and has many medicinal values.
Some of ATMA farmers in Puducherry also cultivate these traditional
varieties in small scale, which needs immediate attention to spread
horizontally to willing farmers.

80. Further, it is informed that 17 No’s of CIG’s have been selected as

beneficiary under RKVY project “Promotion of Mechanization in Agriculture
through Commodity Interest Group, Farmers Organization, Agri-Clinic and
Individual farmers” to purchase farm machineries at 50% subsidy. In the 1 st
phase, it is proposed to distribute different farm machineries worth of Rs. 1,
30, 18,400/- to 12 ATMA CIG’s at 50% subsidy.

81. Therefore, it is proposed to conduct a Farmers Meet / Kisan Gosthis

progarmme on “Organic Farming and Promotion of Traditional Paddy
Varieties” and distribution of Farm Machineries to ATMA CIG at 50%
subsidy under RKVY project on 12/08/2015 at Farmers Training Hall,
Thattanchavady.

82. Further, it is informed that Hon’ble Chief Minister, Hon’ble Agri.

Minister and Secretary (Agri) has kindly consented to inaugurate the
progarmme and distributes the Farm Machineries to ATMA CIG.
;

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83. Hence, to conduct the programme in successful manner, it is proposed

to draw Rs. 45000/- as advance to meet the following expenses

S. No Particulars Amount
(Rs.)
1 Stage Arrangements, Banner, Photography 6500
2 Stationeries to 150 participants 3000
3 Working lunch and Refreshment to 150 30000
 participants
4 Honoring guest 2000
5 Honorarium 2000
6 Unforeseen expend 1500
TOTAL 45000

85. Therefore, necessary approval may kindly be accorded to draw Rs.

45000/- as advance to conduct on Organic Farming and Promotion of
Traditional Paddy Varieties” and distribution of Farm Machineries to
ATMA CIG at 50% subsidy under RKVY project on 12/08/2015

86. Submitted for approval please.

AGRI. OFFICER (TECH – III)

DY. PROJECT DIRECTOR – ATMA

PROJECT DIRECTOR – ATMA

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Agricultural Technology Management Agency

Puducherry

87. This relates to conduct of Farmers – Scientist Interaction on

“Integrated Crop Management for Country Vegetable and Cauliflower” to
the vegetable farmers of Puducherry district.

88. It is submitted that Country Vegetable like Brinjal, Bhendi & Cole
Vegetables like Cauliflower are cultivated in Puducherry during Kathigai and
Thai pattam.
89. In this connection, it is proposed to conduct one day Farmers –
Scientist Interaction on “Integrated Crop Management for Country
Vegetable and Cauliflower” to 20 No’s of Vegetable farmers at Vegetable
Research Station(VRS), Palur and Progressive vegetable growers field at
Poondi Kutchipalayam on 06/01/2017 to discuss the crop management
techniques for vegetables .

90. Further, it is submitted that Rs. 10000/- (Rupees ten thousand only) has
been allocated to conduct a Farmers – Scientist Interaction under the
component “Agricultural Technology Refinement, Validation and
Adoption’’ vide G.O Rt.No.27 /Ag, Dt.14/10/16.

91. Therefore, necessary approval may kindly be accorded to conduct

Farmers – Scientist Interaction on ““Integrated Crop Management for Country
Vegetable and Cauliflower” at VRS, Palur on 06/01/2017.

92. Subject to approval of the Project Director (ATMA), a cheque bearing

no. 028850 for Rs, 10,000/- is prepared and submitted for approval & signature
please.

AGRI. OFFICER (TECH – III)

DY. PROJECT DIRECTOR – ATMA (i/c)

PROJECT DIRECTOR - ATMA

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Agricultural Technology Management Agency

Puducherry

93. This relates to seeking approval to conduct of field day for Farmer to
Farmer Technology dissemination on “Paddy Traditional Varieties cultivation
under Organic farming” at Aranganur village on 08/02/2017

94. It is submitted that 100 No’s of Paddy traditional varieties seed kits
were distributed to the farming community during Samba 2016 to popularize
traditional paddy varieties under organic farming and almost all the farmers
have cultivated traditional paddy during Samba 2016 -17 and harvested rich
yield under organic farming ranges from 2291 to 2856 Kg / Ac, which is equal
to yield obtained by adopting modern agricultural technologies.

95. Hence, the concept of Organic Farming and paddy traditional varieties
need to be disseminated to other farmers by conducting field days in the
successful farmer’s field.

96. Therefore, it is proposed to conduct field day in the field of Thiru.

Ramalingam S.o Pandurangan, Aranganur on 08/02/2017 for Farmer to Farmer
Technology dissemination on “Paddy Traditional Varieties cultivation under
Organic farming”. The Secretary to Govt. (Agriculture) and the Director of
Agriculture has consented to preside over the field at Arnaganur village.

97. In this connection, it is proposed to utilize Rs. 20,000/- out of interest

accrued in the account to conduct field as detailed below;

S. No Item of Expenditure Amount

(Rs.)
1 Stage arrangement – Shamiana, Chair, 5000
Back drop, Display table and PAS
2 Banner & Documentation 2000
3 Scripling pad & pen – 150 No’s 2250
4 Refreshment & Snacks – 150 No’s 5000
5 Preparation of Exhibition materials 2000
6 Certificate & Memento 2500
7 Unforeseen Expenditure 1250
TOTAL 20000

98. approval to conduct of field day for Farmer to Farmer Technology

dissemination on “Paddy Traditional Varieties cultivation under Organic
farming” at Aranganur village on 08/02/2017

99. Submitted for approval please

AGRI. OFFICER (TECH – III)

DY. PROJECT DIRECTOR – ATMA

PROJECT DIRECTOR - ATMA

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Agricultural Technology Management Agency

Puducherry

93. This relates to seeking approval to conduct of field day for Farmer to
Farmer Technology dissemination on “Paddy Traditional Varieties cultivation
under Organic farming” at Aranganur village on 08/02/2017

94. It is submitted that 100 No’s of Paddy traditional varieties seed kits
were distributed to the farming community during Samba 2016 to popularize
traditional paddy varieties under organic farming and almost all the farmers
have cultivated traditional paddy during Samba 2016 -17 and harvested rich
yield under organic farming ranges from 2291 to 2856 Kg / Ac, which is equal
to yield obtained by adopting modern agricultural technologies.

95. Hence, the concept of Organic Farming and paddy traditional varieties
need to be disseminated to other farmers by conducting field days in the
successful farmer’s field.

96. Therefore, it is proposed to conduct field day in the field of Thiru.

Ramalingam S.o Pandurangan, Aranganur on 08/02/2017 for Farmer to Farmer
Technology dissemination on “Paddy Traditional Varieties cultivation under
Organic farming”. The Secretary to Govt. (Agriculture) and the Director of
Agriculture has consented to preside over the field at Arnaganur village.

97. In this connection, it is proposed to utilize Rs. 20,000/- out of interest

accrued in the account to conduct field as detailed below;

S. No Item of Expenditure Amount

(Rs.)
1 Stage arrangement – Shamiana, Chair, 5000
Back drop, Display table and PAS
2 Banner & Documentation 2000
3 Scripling pad & pen – 150 No’s 2250
4 Refreshment & Snacks – 150 No’s 5000
5 Preparation of Exhibition materials 2000
6 Certificate & Memento 2500
7 Unforeseen Expenditure 1250
TOTAL 20000

98. approval to conduct of field day for Farmer to Farmer Technology

dissemination on “Paddy Traditional Varieties cultivation under Organic
farming” at Aranganur village on 08/02/2017

99. Submitted for approval please

AGRI. OFFICER (TECH – III)

DY. PROJECT DIRECTOR – ATMA

PROJECT DIRECTOR - ATMA

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Agricultural Technology Management Agency

Puducherry

101. This relates to conduct of demonstration to popularize paddy

traditional varieties cultivation among farmers of ATMA Puducherry
district and distribution of 200 No’s traditional paddy varieties minikits
to the farmers during the Sankalp Se Siddhi – New India programme
conducted on 08/08/2017 at Kamban Kaliyaragam.
 102. In this connection, it is informed that every year, ATMA –
Puducherry distributes traditional paddy varieties to the farming
community to popularize traditional paddy varieties under organic
farming. Similarly, 200 No’s of traditional paddy varieties minikit (each
2kg in cotton bag) viz Selam Sanna, Seeraga Samba, Kala Namak, Vagai,
Mappilai Samba, Poongar, Karuppu Kavuni, Thuyamalli & Arcot
Kitchili were distributed to farmers under the ATMA scheme
component “ demonstration” by the Hon’ble Chief Minister and Hon’le
Agri. Minister on the occasion of Sankalp Se Siddhi – New India
programme conducted on 08/08/2017 at Kamban Kaliyaragam

103. Further, it is submitted that the supplier of traditional paddy

varieties i.e Puducherry Pradesh Nammazvar Iyargai Uzhavargal
Sangam and cotton bag supplier has furnished bill for early settlement
as detailed below;
S. Name of the Supplier Item & Amount
No Quantity (Rs).
Puducherry Pradesh Nammazvar
400 Kg of
Iyargai Uzhavargal Sangam
1 traditional 24000
(issused in favour of P.
varieties seed
Ramalingam, Secretray)
200 No’s
Shri Eshwari bags, Roja Nagar,
2 cotton seed 2700
Arumbarthapuram
bag
TOTAL 26700

104. Hence, necessary approval may please be accorded to settle bill

amount of Rs. 26700/- towards the supply of 400 kg of paddy
traditional varieties seed and 200 No’s cotton seed bay as detailed in the
para 103/nf. to conduct demonstration to popularize paddy traditional
varieties.

105. Submitted for approval please

AGRI. OFFICER (TECH – III)

DY. PROJECT DIRECTOR – ATMA

PROJECT DIRECTOR - ATMA

GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
PUDUCHERRY

NOTE
Sub: Agriculture – ATMA, Puducherry – Organizing
Training – cum- Exposure Visit to ATMA Karaikal
farmers – Arrangements - Reg.
*********
 This file relates to making suitable arrangements to organize
Training – cum- Exposure Visit to ATMA – Karaikal farmers at
Puducherry.

2. Letter received from Project Director (ATMA), Karaikal may

please be seen below; wherein, it has been requested to make suitable
arrangements viz, Refreshment & Working lunch, accommodation &
field visit. In this connection, following arrangements are made for the
successful conduct of training programme;
S. Arrangements Remarks
No requested
1 Through PASIC and
Refreshment &
catering
working lunch
service
2 Accommodation Youth Hostel, Puducherry
3 1.Thiru. Punniyakodi,
Santhamangalam.
Field visit
2. Thiru. Batcha & team,
P. S. Nallur

3. Further, as directed arrangements are made to display the

activities of Dept. of Agriculture and ATMA scheme to the ATMA –
Karaikal farmers and it is also proposed to give reception to the visiting
farmers before the commencement of training.

4. Submitted pl.

AGRIL.OFFICER(TECH - III)

DY. PROJECT DIRECTOR (ATMA)

ADDL.DIRECTOR AGRI. (T&V) -CUM-

PROJECT DIRECTOR - ATMA

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5. Notings at para 2-3/nf may please be perused. In this

connection, it is submitted that 3 No’s of banner depicting the
activities of Dept. of Agriculture and ATMA scheme were printed
through M/s. Winner Digital Printers, Puducherry and 55 No’s of
green towels to welcome Karaikal region farmers were purchased
by the Agricultural Officer (Tech – III) and details of bill is
presented below for perusal please;

S. Particulars Bill No Amount

No (Rs.)
1 Banner – M/s. Winner 1419 1650
Digital Printers, Puducherry
2 Green towel – Appu Khadi 044 & 4635
& Ramakrishna Khadi 4581
Bhavan, Puducherry
TOTAL 6285

6. Hence, necessary approval may please be accorded to

settle bill amount of Rs. 1650/- to M/s. Winner Digital Printers,
Puducherry and to reimburse Rs. 4635/- to Agricultural Officer
(Tech – III) towards purchase of green towel.

7. Submitted for approval please.

AGRIL.OFFICER(TECH - III)

DY. PROJECT DIRECTOR (ATMA)

JAO

PROJECT DIRECTOR - ATMA

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Agricultural Technology Management Agency
Puducherry

106. This relates to organizing an interaction session on “Organic Farming

involving Farmers, Traders and Service Providers” on 22/02/2018.

107. Letter received from the Dy. Director (Inputs) – cum- Special Officer
(OF) is placed below; wherein, it is informed that the Secretary (Agri.) has
instructed (Photocopy of the instruction vide Ref. No. 1479/ DC/Agri./PA/18,
Dt. 12/02/2018 is placed in the file) to organize an interaction session on
“Organic Farming involving Farmers, Traders and Service Providers” to
promote Organic Farming in Puducherry UT. Accordingly, the DDA (Inputs) –
cum – Special Officer (OF) has programmed to organize an interactive session
on “Organic Farming” on 22/02/2018 by 10.00 AM at Sharanam, Sri
Aurobindo Rural Training Centre, Poothirai Road, Banglow Medu, Ossuteri.

108. Further, it has been proposed to invite 90 farmers (Puducherry – 60

No’s and Karaikal – 30 No’s), 2 No’s of NGO and 7 No’s of traders & 25
officials of Agriculture and Allied Dept. to the interaction session. The
Secretary (Agri) – cum – Development Commissioner and Hon’ble Agriculture
Minister have given their consent to inaugurate the session.

109. It is submitted that the DDA (Inputs) – cum- Special Officer (OF) has
requested fund to conduct interaction session on Organic Farming and the
expected expenditure would be Apprx. Rs. 45,000/- as per the break up given
below;

S. No Item of Expenditure Amount

(Rs.)
1 Stage arrangement – Chair, Back drop, 5000
Display table and PAS
2 Honoring Guest 2000
3 Banner & Documentation 2000
4 Scripling pad & pen – 125 No’s 2000
5 Refreshment & Working lunch 30000
(traditional food items involving millets,
jaggery and other culinary material) –
150 No’s
6 Honorarium 3000
7 Unforeseen Expenditure 1000
TOTAL 45000

110. In this connection, it is submitted that approval of the Govt. has been
obtained to conduct 2 No’s of Kisan Gosthis vide G.O. Rt. No. 37 / Ag, Dt.
29/12/2017 with allocation of Rs. 30,000/- and remaining Rs. 15,000/-
required to conduct interaction session on Organic Farming may be utilized
from Operational Expenses.

111. Hence, approval may be accorded to utilize Rs. 45,000/- to organize

Kisan Gosthi on “Organic Farming involving Farmers, Traders and Service
Providers” on 22/02/2018 at at Sharanam, Sri Aurobindo Rural Training
Centre, Poothirai Road, Banglow Medu, Ossuteri.

112. Submitted please.

AGRI. OFFICER (TECH – III)

DY. PROJECT DIRECTOR – ATMA

PROJECT DIRECTOR - ATMA

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Agricultural Technology Management Agency

Puducherry

117. This relates to conduct of Farmers – Scientist Interaction on

“Innovations in Fruits and Vegetable crops” with horticulture farmers
of Puducherry district under ATMA scheme.

118. It is submitted that horticulture farmers of Puducherry districts

have adopted innovative technologies like Precision Farming,
Integrated Crop Management with special focus on fertigation and IPM
in vegetable. Further, now farmers willing to adopt High Density
Planting (HDP) and other innovative technologies in fruit and vegetable
crops. In this connection, progressive horticulture has requested the
Project Director (ATMA) to organize an interaction with the scientist /
resource person.

119. Accordingly, it is proposed to conduct one day Farmers –

Scientist Interaction on “Innovations in Fruits and Vegetable crops”
with horticulture farmers and scientist (specialized in
Horticulture and Entomology) at FTC Training hall, Thattanchavady on
06/03/2018 to discuss latest technological innovations in horticulture
crops.

120. Further, it is submitted that Rs. 10000/- (Rupees ten thousand

only) has been allocated to conduct a Farmers – Scientist Interaction
under the component “Agricultural Technology Refinement, Validation
and Adoption’’ vide G.O Rt. No. 37 /Ag, Dt. 29/12/2017.

121. Therefore, necessary approval may kindly be accorded to conduct

Farmers – Scientist Interaction on “Innovations in Fruits and Vegetable
crops” on 06/03/2018 at FTC training hall, Thattanchavady.

122. Submitted please

AGRI. OFFICER (TECH – III)

DY. PROJECT DIRECTOR – ATMA.

PROJECT DIRECTOR - ATMA

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128. This relates to seeking ex-post facto sanction for

16830/- (Rupees sixteen thousand eight hundred and thirty
only) an additional expenditure incurred in addition to already
released amount of Rs.45,000/- to organize interactive session
on “Organic Farming involving farmers, traders and service
providers“ on 22/02/2018 at Sharanam Rural Training Centre,
Oussuteri, Puducherry.

129. It is submitted that approval of the Director of

Agriculture – cum – Chairman (ATMA) was obtained to
organize interactive session on “Organic Farming involving
farmers, traders and service providers “ on 22/02/2018 and
 approval also obtained to utilize Rs. 45000/- to conduct the
programme at para 113-115/nf.

130. The interactive session was inaugurated by the Hon’ble

Agriculture Minister in the presence of the Development
Commissioner – cum- Secretary to Govt. (Agri.) and Director
of Agriculture. The organizer of the programme had made
elaborate arrangements such as organic inputs sales counter,
Service providers’ exhibition stall etc.. Further, other
arrangements at venue such as chair, table etc which
exceeded the expected expenditure and mementos were also
presented to all resource person / service providers during the
interactive session. A total of 96 farmers and 33 officials
participated in the programme and whole event was video
documented in addition to photography and album making.

130. As such, it has been stated by the Agricultural Officer

(Inputs), Villianur that an additional expenditure of
Rs. 16830/- (Rupees sixteen thousand eight hundred and
thirty only) was incurred over and above the sanctioned
amount of Rs. 45000/- for the conduct of interactive session as
detailed below;
Particulars Amount
(Rs)
Banner & stage arrangements (Bill No. 1 – 4) 11425
Stationeries (Bill No. 4) 2460
Working lunch and refreshment (Bill No. 6 – 7) 28345
Photography and Video documentation (Bill No. 18000
8)
Miscellaneous Expdt. (Bill No. 9) 1600
Total Expenditure 61830
Amount sanctioned 45000
Balance amount needed to settle the bill 16830
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131. Further, it is informed that the Dy. Director of

Agriculture (Inputs), Villianur also stated that the excess
expenditure involved with the programme is justifiable, hence,
requested that excess amount of Rs. 16830/- incurred for the
meeting may be claimed to settle the bill.

132. Therefore, ex post facto approval of the Director of

NOTE: I – FSI / ATMA / PDY
Agriculture – cum – Chairman (ATMA) may be obtained for
Rs. 16830/- (Rupees sixteen thousand eight hundred and 2010-11, Dt. 28/06/2018

thirty only), additionally incurred to organize interactive

session on “Organic Farming involving farmers, traders and
service providers “ on 22/02/2018.

133. Submitted for approval of the Director of Agriculture

please.

DY. PROJECT DIRECTOR – ATMA

ADA (T&V) – cum –

PROJECT DIRECTOR – ATMA

DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE –
-cum- CHAIRMAN (ATMA)
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AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

PUDUCHERRY

151. This relates to seeking approval of the Director (DA&FW)-

cum-SNO (ATMA) to release an advance amount of `. 15,000/- to Addl.
Director of Agriculture (LUP&QC) towards the conduct the World Soil
Day, 2019 under the Kisan Gosthis of ATMA scheme.

152. In this regard, it is stated that the letter received from the
Addl. Director of Agriculture (LUP&QC), Puducherry (Lr. No:
5/Agri/ADA(LUP&QC)/SHC/WSD’19/2019-20; Dt: 03.12.2019) may
kindly be perused. Wherein, they submitted a proposal seeking to release
an amount of Rs. 15,000/- under the component Kisan Gosthis of ATMA
scheme to conduct the World Soil Day, 2019 on 05.12.2019 under the
theme “Stop Soil Erosion, Save our Future”.

153. The breakup of the expenses to be incurred for the conduct the
World Soil Day, 2019 on 05.12.2019 at FTC hall, Thattanchavady
submitted by the ADA (LUP) is detailed below,

Sl Particulars Amount
No. required
(in `.)
1 Inaugural function, including Banners, 2,000

2 Tea, snacks, etc for 120 persons 6,000

@`.50/- per person
3 Honorarium for Resource Persons @ 1,000
`. 500/ per person
4. Scribbling Pad, Pen and stationeries 3,500

6. Documentation, Miscellaneous 2,500

unforeseen expenses
Total 15,000

154. In this regard, it is submitted to state that an amount of -

`.45,000/- is available under the component Kisan Gosthis for the year
2019-20. Therefore, necessary approval of the Director (DA&FW)-cum-
SNO (ATMA) is requested to release an amount of
`. 15,000/- (Rupees fifteen thousand only) to Addl. Director of
Agriculture (LUP&QC) towards the conduct of the World Soil Day,
2019 under the component Kisan Gosthis of ATMA scheme.
5. Submitted for approval please.
AO (Tech-II)
DY. PROJECT DIRECTOR (ATMA)

PROJECT DIRECTOR – ATMA

DIRECTOR (DA&FW)-CUM-SNO (ATMA)

 GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
O/o JOINT DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE (T&V)-II
BAHOUR, PUDUCHERRY

No. 121/JDA(T&V)-II/Bahour/2019-20; Dt: 05.12.2019

Sub: Agriculture – JDA – Bahour – Administrative Approval to

request PWD (Special Building) to construct a separate for
Woman Farmers & Staff – Reg.

This file relates to seeking approval to request the Chief Engineer,

Public Works Department (Special Building) to construct a separate
ladies toilet for the ladies staff & women farmers in the premises of
O/o Joint Director of Agriculture, Bahour.

2. It is submitted that O/o Joint Director of Agriculture, Bahour is

functioning at Bahour which is divisional office for Agriculture
Department for Bahour Commune. Wherein, Joint Director of
Agriculture, Deputy Director of Agriculture, Agricultural Officer and
other field staff are working, which office also administers the 9 Uzhavar
Udaviyagam offices under this jurisdiction. This office is hosting several
farmers oriented meeting/activities and also conducting regular review
meeting for the staff under this jurisdiction for the benefit of farmers of
this commune.

3. In this regard, it is to inform that under this office building only

a common toilet is available whereas the ladies staff posted in this
jurisdiction viz., Deputy Director of Agriculture, Agricultural Officer
and other field staff are facing serious difficulty due to non-availability
of separate rest rooms. Similarly, the women farmers visiting this office
are also requesting this office to establish separate toilets for ladies.

4. In this connection, necessary approval of the Director of

Agriculture is requested to approach the Chief Engineer, Public Works
Department (Special Building) to construct a separate ladies toilet for the
welfare of ladies staff & women farmers in the premises of O/o Joint
Director of Agriculture, Bahour.

(A.POOMINATHAN)
JOINT DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE (T&V-II)

ADA (T&V)

DIRECTOR (DA&FW)
 Agricultural Technology Management Agency
Puducherry

206. This file relates to organizing an Farmers Outreach Programme on

Natural Farming on 16/12/2021.

207. Letter received from the Extension Division, Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare, Krishin Bhawan, New Delhi may please be perused wherein
it is stated that the Farmers outreach programme is being organized on
16/12/2021 as a part of Pre- Vibrant Gujarat Summit at Anand Agricultural
University Campus, Anand (Gujarat), which will be chaired by Hon’ble Prime
Minister and ensure participation of nearly 150 -200 farmers in the vicinity of
each Block through video conferencing.

208. In this regard, as suggested by the Project Director (ATMA) to

implement this programme under Kisan Gosthi by PKKVK, Puducherry and
proposed to invite 400 farmers in two blocks of this Puducherry District to
participate in this programme and the expected expenditure would be
approximately Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten thousand only) for arrangements of,
Banner, Documentatation, refreshment etc.,

209. In this regard, it is submitted to state that an amount of Rs.

72,976/- is available under the component Kisan Gosthis for the year
2020-21. Therefore, necessary approval is requested to release an
amount of Rs. 10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand only) to the Programme
Co-ordinator, PKKVK, Puducherry towards conduct of the Farmers
outreach programme on 16.12.2021 as a part of Pre-Vibrant Gujarat
Summit under the component Kisan Gosthis of ATMA scheme.

210. Submitted for approval please.

AGRI. OFFICER (TECH – III)

DY. PROJECT DIRECTOR (ATMA)

PROJECT DIRECTOR – ATMA

 AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
PUDUCHERRY

&&&

6. This file relates to organizing of “Fasal Bima Pathshala” programme

under PMFBY crop insurance scheme for sensitizing farmers about PMFBY
scheme to create awareness and to motivate enrolment of farmers under this
scheme.
7. As per the direction, this office vide I..Note No.123/
ATMA/PMFBY/2021-22, dated 22.12.2021 has instructed the FIAC’s to
conduct the “Fasal Bima Pathshala” programme from 23.12.2021 to 30.12.2021
in the following villages.
Name of the Amoun
UU Campaign to t to be
Name of the Date
be conducted release
FIAC
at d (in
Rs.)
29.12.2021 2000
Thavalakuppam Thavalakuppam TN Palayam @ 10.00
am
27.12.2021 2000
Kalapet Kalapet Sanjeevi Nagar @ 10.00
am
27.12.2021 4000
Bahour Bahour
@10.00 am
Bahour
27.12.2021
Seliamedu Seliamedu
@03.00 pm
23.12.2021 2000
Kanniakoil Kanniakoil Utchimedu
@10.00 am
27.12.2021 2000
Karaiyamputhur Karaiyamputhur Karaiyamputhur
@10.00 am
Karikalampakk Karikalampakk Karikalampakk 24.12.2021 2000
am am am @02.00 pm
24.12.2021 2000
Kariamanickam Kariamanickam Nettapakkam
@10.00 am
23.12.2021 8000
Villianur Mangalam
@10.00 am
27.12.2021
Ariyur Ariyur
@10.00 am
Villianur
23.12.2021
Othiampet Othiampet
@10.00 am
24.12.2021
Thirukanji Perugalore
@10.00 am
Kalitheerthalku 27.12.2021 2000
Madagadipet Madagadipet
ppam @10.00 am
Thondamantha Pillaiyarkuppa 24.12.2021 4000
Thondamantha m m @02.00 am
m 24.12.2021
Koodapakkam Koodapakkam
@10.00 am
Sandhaipudhuk 25.12.2021 6000
Katterikuppam
uppam @10.00 am
27.12.2021
Katterikuppam Katterikuppam Katterikuppam
@10.00 am
25.12.2021
Suthukeny Suthukeny
@02.00 pm
24.12.2021 4000
Thirukanur Chettipet
Thirukanur @10.00 am
Sorapet Sorapet 24.12.2021
 @02.00 pm
Total
40000

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8. The Ao of the concerned UU may conduct the programme may restricted

to maximum amount of Rs.2000/-(Rupees Two thousand only) event as per the
details given below.
Sl.No Content Amount (in Rs.)
1 Expenses for Chair & Shamiana if 1000.00
required
2 Refreshment for the farmers 1000.00
Total 2000.00

After the completion of the campaign the AOs are requested to submit the bills
for settlement.

9. Since, the event is to create awareness and to motivate the farmers for
enrolment in the crop insurance, the expenses to be incurred for the conduct of
campaign may be met from the component E2 , Innovative activities ( District
Level) wherein sufficient funds are available.

10. Subject to approval, a Union Bank of India office self cheque bearing No.
02122368 dated 22.12.2021 for an amount of Rs.40,000/-(Rupees Forthy
Thousand Only) is prepared and placed below for signature, please.

AGRIL.OFFICER(ATMA)

DY. PROJECT DIRECTOR (ATMA)

ADDL.DIRECTOR AGRI. (T&V) -CUM-

PROJECT DIRECTOR - ATMA