ATMA is an autonomous institution with participation of all the key stake holders involved in agricultural activites for sustainable agricultural development. It has the flexibility to receive funds directly from Government of India/States, membership fees, beneficiaries' contribution etc. ATMA has the main responsibility of all the technology dissemination activies at the district level. It has the linkages with all the line departments, research organizations, non governmental organizations and agencies associated with agricultural development in the district with a substantial representation of farmers' organizations.