Agricultural Technology Information Centre (ATIC)

Agricultural Technology Information Centre (ATIC) was started in 12 March, 2024 in the Directorate of Extension Education. The centre provide information on agricultural technologies in addition to providing other inputs like seeds, plant materials etc. including advisory services through Single Window System.

Objectives :

• Agricultural Technology Information Centre (ATIC) is functioning in Single Window Delivery System.
• To provide agricultural technologies and farm advisory services to the farmers.
• To find out the farmers problems in field conditions and provide appropriate solutions.    

Functions :

• Agricultural Technology Information Centre (ATIC) sales counter is opened for the benefit of farmers at near the administrative building of BAU, Sabour
• To retacts the seeds, Biofertilizers, University publications, Mushroom spawn, Jam-Jelly, Honey etc.
• To guide the farmers who comes exposure visit to the university to various departments.
• To organize Kisan Pathshala for farmers coming from other districts of the state.
• To provide mechanism for feedback from the cases to the institute scientist.
• To provide agriculture improved technologies through publications and other materials to the farmers.

ATIC, NCOH, Noorsarai

An Agricultural Technology Information Centre (ATIC) has been established at Nalanda College of Horticulture, Noorsarai, Nalanda, Bihar. It was inaugurated on 23^rd January 2025 by the Hon’ble Minister of Rural Development, Govt. of Bihar, Shri Shrawan Kumar, in the esteemed presence of the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of Bihar Agricultural University (BAU), Sabour, Dr. D.R. Singh, along with their respective teams.

          The primary objective of this ATIC is to disseminate advanced horticultural and agricultural technologies and information to the farming community and other stakeholders. It also aims to provide problem-oriented and need-based solutions to farmers. This ATIC is frequently visited by local farmers as well as outside visitors, who is benefited in The Centre is being ways about various types of agricultural and horticultural information provided through 20 digital display units, extension literature and more than 150 informative videos, accessible both online and offline. Additionally, the centre is involved in selling horticultural plants, flowers, processed products, Biofertilizers, seed of horticulture crops, vermicompost and honey etc. functioning effectively as a single-window system for agricultural services and information.

Dr. Randhir Kumar

Associate Dean-cum-Principal

Nalanda College of Horticulture, Noorsarai, Nalanda-803113

E-mail:  coh.horticulture06@gmail.com

Mob.:  9431384534

Dr. Vinod Kumar

Associate Prof.-cum-Sr. Scientist

In charge ATIC Cell

Nalanda College of Horticulture, Noorsarai, Nalanda-803113

E-mail:  vinodskara@gmail.com

Mob.:  7991136378

Dr. Pankaj Kumar Mandal

Assistant Prof.-cum-Jr. Scientist

Co-In charge ATIC Cell

Nalanda College of Horticulture, Noorsarai, Nalanda-803113

E-mail:  pankajabhi007@gmail.com

Mob.:  8210520942

Agricultural Technology Information Centre (ATIC) at Dr. Kalam Agricultural College, Kishanganj

Introduction:

Bihar Agriculture University, Sabour is an important institution dedicated to agricultural education, research and extension in the state of Bihar. As part of its mission to promote information dissemination and technology adoption, it has established several specialized Centres and initiatives to cater to the diverse needs of farmers and stakeholders in the agricultural sector. One such initiative is Agricultural Technology Information Centre (ATIC) at Dr. Kalam Agricultural College, Kishanganj. This centre was inaugurated on 17^th July 2024.

Agricultural Technology Information Centre:

The Agricultural Technology Information Centre (ATIC) is a single window support system linking the various units of research institution with both the intermediary users and end users (farmers) with decision making and problem solving exercise. Farm technologies those have been developed in various institutions under the aegis of BAU Sabour in the form of knowledge, technologies, seed, planting materials and publications will be of use only when they are put in to practice by the end user.  This also will help in providing agri-business and development of entrepreneurship in frontier technology. Hence the ATICs were established all over the country in agricultural institutions under NATP during IX plan with necessary infrastructure and working contingency with the following Mandate.

Mandate

• To provide a single window delivery system for agricultural information as well as products and technologies developed by the Research Institute with a view to deliver quality services to the clientele.
• To strengthen the farm advisory services by adopting a multi-disciplinary approach to problem solving.
• To provide mechanism for feedback from the end users to the research system.
• To function as a repository of agricultural information pertaining to farming skills and practices, farm inputs and agricultural education.
• To offer consultancy services to the different stakeholders in the state.

In this regard ATIC at Dr. Kalam Agricultural College, Kishanganj is established which serves as a hub for disseminating knowledge and information on various aspects of agriculture.

The ATIC is divided into various sections for display of information and explained in following paragraphs.

Section I: Introduction to institution

Section hosts information of the University and the college along with their mandates. Further a poster for E-Nirog is placed to enhance the awareness of farmers regarding ICT in plant protection. A poster for GI tags received for the crops under the university efforts.

Section II: Minor millets-focus area for Seemanchal

One of the primary focuses of the centre is the promotion of minor millets, which are crucial for ensuring food security and nutrition in the region. Millets are nutri cereals comprising of sorgum, pearl millet, finger millet (Major millets) foxtail, little, kodo, proso and barnyard millet (minor millets).Through workshops, seminars, and outreach programs, the centre is planning to raise awareness about the cultivation, processing, and utilization of millets among farmers and other stakeholders.

Section III: Agriculture Literature published by BAU Sabour, its affiliated institutions and Govt. of Bihar

The centre also houses an extensive collection of agriculture literature, including publications related to Bihar Agricultural University (BAU), Sabour. These resources provide valuable insights into the latest research findings, best practices, and technological innovations in agriculture. By making these materials accessible to students, researchers, and farmers the centre plays a pivotal role in facilitating knowledge exchange and capacity building in the agricultural sector.

Section IV: Advanced Centre on Sericulture and Horticulture Research Centre

ATIC has an exclusive display section for information on Sericulture or silk farming which is an important economic activity in Bihar. Through collaborative training programs, and technology transfer initiatives, the Centre aims to enhance the productivity and profitability of sericulture operations in the region in the coming days. Furthermore, Horticulture Research Centre, which conducts research on various aspects of core crops such as Tea, Pine apple, Dragon fruit along with exotic fruits and Medicinal–Aromatic plants has a display section for farmers

Section V: Green FM Live Casting Centre

To enhance outreach and communication efforts, the college has established a Green FM 90.8 Live Casting Centre, modelled after BAU Sabour's successful community radio initiative. This platform enables the college to reach a larger audience through radio broadcasts and mobile applications, disseminating valuable information on agricultural practices, weather forecasts, market trends, and other relevant topics for women and farmers.

 Section VI: Dedicated Television and Notice board

The centre has also installed a TV for showing the recorded videos of technologies developed by BAU sabour. It has a notice board to create a corner of novel information in the field of Agriculture which would invite students and faculty to contribute for display.

Section VII: Seed Display and Magazine stands

The ATIC features acrylic seed display boards that showcase major crop varieties released by BAU Sabour. Additionally, it has magazine stands that facilitate the convenient reading and display of periodicals from BAU Sabour.