PFMS training to empower KVKs concludes

6th March 2025, Kolkata

In line with its commitment to enhancing the capacity of KVK personnel, ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute (ATARI), Kolkata, organized a two-day training program on the Public Financial Management System (PFMS). The programme, which aimed to update participants on the latest developments and address operational challenges, concluded today.

Dr Pradip Dey, Director, ICAR-ATARI, Kolkata, emphasized the critical role of PFMS in ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficient fund utilization in agricultural schemes. He urged the participants to adopt a proactive approach in mastering the system, as its effective implementation is key to streamlining financial operations, minimizing delays, and maximizing the impact of government initiatives at the grassroots level.

The two-day training program on the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) included hands-on sessions and key discussions on the Treasury Single Account (TSA) System and the role of the Central Nodal Agency (CNA) in implementing Central Sector Schemes, particularly Cluster Frontline Demonstration (CFLD) and Model Village (MV) for Pulses and Oilseeds. This aimed to provide participants with a thorough understanding of financial management in agriculture. 

The training, led by ICAR-ATARI experts, focused on key PFMS modules, conducting hands-on sessions on the Expenditure, Advance, and Transfer (EAT) modules. They covered vital aspects such as vendor creation, user roles, scheme mapping, bill generation, and payment approval, with live demonstrations to address real-time issues and enhance operational efficiency.

The programme brought together 78 participants from KVKs in Odisha and West Bengal.

The session was coordinated by Dr Avijit Haldar, Principal Scientist, ICAR-ATARI, Kolkata.

(Source: ICAR- Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Kolkata)