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Soil Health Card Scheme
Free soil testing and a card with crop-wise nutrient and fertiliser recommendations for every farm holding.
About this scheme
Launched on 19 February 2015, the Soil Health Card scheme tests farm soil for 12 parameters: N, P, K, Sulphur, Zinc, Iron, Copper, Manganese, Boron, pH, Electrical Conductivity and Organic Carbon. Cards are issued on a cycle so farmers can track soil health over time and correct nutrient imbalance. Since 2022-23 the scheme runs as a component of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana - Cafeteria. A revamped Soil Health and Fertility component supports village-level soil testing labs, including labs run by rural youth and SHGs.
Benefits
- Free soil testing and issue of a Soil Health Card
- Crop-wise fertiliser and micronutrient recommendations
- Reduced input cost through balanced fertiliser use
- Improved yield and long-term soil fertility
Who can apply
- All farmers holding agricultural land, irrespective of land size or category
- Land must be identifiable in revenue records
Documents required
- Aadhaar card
- Land record (khasra number)
- Mobile number
- Bank details where subsidy is linked
How to apply
- 1Contact the local agriculture officer, Krishi Vigyan Kendra or soil testing lab
- 2Soil sample is drawn from the field in a grid pattern by trained staff
- 3Sample is tested at an accredited soil testing laboratory
- 4Soil Health Card is generated and delivered to the farmer
- 5Download the card from soilhealth.dac.gov.in using the registered mobile number
Important dates
- Testing cycle
- Cards issued on a recurring cycle; sampling mainly after harvest
Available in: All India
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