Introduction RAEEC & ATIC

The Agricultural Technology Information Centre (ATIC) is a single window delivery, dissemination and supporting system for various innovations and farm‑worthy techniques, technical advice, diagnostic services, and input supply. It aims to create a strong linkage between research and extension in the pursuit of excellence in agriculture.

The building of ATIC is located near the main entrance of the administrative building of Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani. At Parbhani, the RAEEC and ATIC function together in one office.

The Government of Maharashtra, Department of Agriculture launched the T & V System on 1st April 1981 with the establishment of four Extension Agronomists under the Directorate of Extension Education at VNMKV, Parbhani. Extension Agronomists conduct monthly workshops, diagnostic field visits, and innovative extension activities.

• To provide single window delivery system for seed, planting material, processed products, biofertilizers, biopesticides, equipments and literature.
• To empower farmers through direct access to information & knowledge.
• To help farmers in problem solving and decision making.
• To generate financial resources through sales & services.
• To create strong linkage between different research stations, line departments and users of new technology.
• To create mechanism for receiving feedback from farmers and stakeholders and reporting the same to research system for solution or refinement.
• To provide advisory services through News Papers, Radio, Television and Internet.
• To impart need‑based training to officers of Agriculture and other departments.

Need‑based trainings are organized by ATIC for farmers, officers of the Department of Agriculture, NGOs, input dealers and other land use departments. The hall can accommodate about 40 participants.