Mandatory disclosure under Section 4(1)(b) — Right to Information Act, 2005
ICAR — Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute (ATARI), Zone-VII, Umiam, Meghalaya

Organization Duties Decision process Rules & Documents Contact / PIO
Information under Section 4(1)(b) of the Act (as on 31 Jan 2018)
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(i) The particulars of its organization, functions and duties
ICAR-ATARI, Zone-VII, headquartered at Umiam, Meghalaya, is responsible for coordination, monitoring and review of mandated activities of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) across the North Eastern Region — Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram and Tripura.

Mandates
Coordination and monitoring of technology application and frontline extension education programmes.
Strengthening agricultural extension research and knowledge management.
(ii) Work / Duties of officers and employees
Administration Section — personnel & administrative matters.
Scientific Establishment — coordination, monitoring & review of KVK activities.
Technical Section — computer/technical support to institute functions.
Finance & Accounts Section — financial matters.
Dak Section — dispatch & receipt registers; envelope preparation, etc.
(iii) Decision-making procedure, channels of supervision & accountability
The Director, ICAR-ATARI is the head of the Institute. The Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) heads the Administration Section. Matters are submitted and processed following the organizational chart (Annexure-I).

(iv) Norms for discharge of functions
Cases are handled in accordance with extant rules, regulations and instructions with defined time schedules laid down in relevant rules and instructions.

(v) Rules, regulations, manuals and records
Establishment & Administration Manual
Fundamental Rules & Supplementary Rules (General / Travel / Leave)
General Financial Rules
Pension Rules
Manual of Office Procedure, Conduct Rules, House Building Rules
Instructions / guidelines from DoPT, Ministry of Finance, etc.
Rules and Byelaws of ICAR Society, ARS Rules, Recruitment Rules
Handbook on Technical Service Rules, Seniority Lists, ACRs / Assessment Reports
(vi) Categories of documents held
Files related to subject matters handled by each section; rules, government procedures and institute publications.

(vii) Consultation / representation arrangements
KVKs maintain Scientific Advisory Committees (SAC) with representation from progressive farmers, state development departments, NABARD, SAUs, ICAR institutes, and other stakeholders. Zonal workshops and regional committee meetings also provide consultation forums.

(viii) Boards, councils and committees
Institute Management Committee (IMC)
Quinquennial Review Teams (QRTs)
Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) for KVKs
(ix) Directory of officers and employees
Telephone numbers and directory details are published on the Institute website's faculty page.

Website: atariumiamicar.org.in/faculty

(x) Monthly remuneration / system of compensation
Particulars are provided in Annexure-II (available with the institute).

(xi) Budget allocation & expenditure
Budget allocation and statement of expenditure for KVKs (current F.Y. 2025-26 — till date) are maintained by the Institute.

(xii) Subsidy programmes
The institute's work focuses on coordination and monitoring of technology application and extension programmes and does not involve subsidy programmes.

(xiii) Recipients of concessions, permits or authorizations
Age relaxations and concessions in recruitment/promotion are granted as per Government policy and ICAR recruitment rules. Other authorizations require Council approval.

(xiv) Information available in electronic form
Additional information is available on the Institute website: https://atariumiamicar.org.in/

(xv) Facilities for citizens to obtain information
Citizens can obtain information via the institute website or by writing to the Public Information Officers (PIOs) by post or e-mail as listed on the contact page.

(xvi) Names & designations of Public Information Officers (PIO)
Names & designation of the CPIO are available on the RTI page of the institute.

RTI / PIO information

Source document: Mandatory disclosure under Section 4(1)(b) of the Right to Information Act 2005 — ICAR-ATARI Zone-VII

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