Sarkari Yojana
RKVY Soil Health and Fertility Village level Soil Testing Lab
About RKVY Soil Health and Fertility Village level Soil Testing Lab
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare runs the “RKVY Soil Health and Fertility Village Level Soil Testing Lab” scheme to bring affordable, easy-to-reach soil testing to farmers at the grassroots level. Eligible rural youth and community-based institutions can set up Village Level Soil Testing Labs (VLSTLs) with a one-time financial assistance of ₹1,50,000/-, delivering timely, accurate soil analysis, customized nutrient recommendations, and greater awareness of soil health. The scheme also supports local data collection, strengthens soil testing infrastructure, and creates rural employment, with the State Government releasing financial assistance through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
State Government Department
Business Entity, Individual
01 Jan 2015
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for RKVY Soil Health and Fertility Village level Soil Testing Lab, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant's age should fall between 18 to…
The applicant's age should fall between 18 to 27 years
The applicant should hold a 10th pass educational…
The applicant should hold a 10th pass educational qualification with a science background and computer knowledge
The applicant / entrepreneur group should have their…
The applicant / entrepreneur group should have their own premises / a rented building with a lease agreement covering at least four years.
Benefits Provided
RKVY Soil Health and Fertility Village level Soil Testing Lab provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
One-Time Financial Assistance
One-Time Financial Assistance: ₹1,50,000/- is granted to set up a Village Level Soil Testing Lab (VLSTL).
Assistance for Soil Testing Equipment: Up to ₹1,00,000/- covers soil testing equipment, reagents, a sample shaker machine, and a one-year Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC).
Assistance for Laboratory Consumables: Up to ₹50,000/- covers distilled water, a pH meter, a conductivity meter, an electronic balance, glassware, filter papers, and other needed consumables.
Soil Testing Services: Farmers gain access to affordable soil testing at the village level.
Soil Health Advisory: Soil test results are used to give farmers customized nutrient recommendations.
Agricultural Productivity Support: Farmers are helped to optimize fertilizer use and cut input costs by avoiding both under- and over-application.
Awareness Generation: Awareness about soil health and the value of soil testing is spread among farmers.
Employment Generation: Rural youth gain employment opportunities by operating the village-level laboratories.
Soil Data Collection: Local soil data collected supports studies, policy-making, and region-specific agricultural interventions.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
An Aadhaar number for identification
An Aadhaar number for identification.
Documents relating to land ownership
Documents relating to land ownership.
Details of a bank account
Details of a bank account.
Photographs of the applicant
Photographs of the applicant.
Any other documents that may be required
Any other documents that may be required.
2015-01-01
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for RKVY Soil Health and Fertility Village level Soil Testing Lab through the offline application process outlined below.
Individual beneficiaries — village level young entrepreneurs —…
Individual beneficiaries — village level young entrepreneurs — and community based beneficiaries, i.e., PACS, SHGs, School, Agriculture University, etc., get identified in a transparent and time-bound manner.
Premises for establishing the VLSTL get identified
Premises for establishing the VLSTL get identified.
Proof of land/equipment/input procurement gets verified
Proof of land/equipment/input procurement gets verified.
SLEC will finalise the entrepreneur's proposals received from…
SLEC will finalise the entrepreneur's proposals received from the District Level Executive Committee (DLEC); the entire procedure will take a maximum of one month.
The State government will release financial assistance to…
The State government will release financial assistance to entrepreneurs within a week after approval of the application.
Entrepreneurs, after receiving the fund, will submit receipts…
Entrepreneurs, after receiving the fund, will submit receipts for procurement of lab equipment, consumables, etc. to DLEC within 15 days.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.