Sarkari Yojana
RKVY Soil Health and Fertility – Soil Health Card
About RKVY Soil Health and Fertility – Soil Health Card
Run by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, the RKVY Soil Health and Fertility – Soil Health Card scheme encourages nutrient management grounded in soil testing by issuing Soil Health Cards to farmers nationwide. Each card records the soil’s status across 12 parameters, spanning macro-nutrients, micro-nutrients, and soil properties, and uses the test results to recommend suitable fertilizers and soil amendments for the farm. The scheme also works to strengthen soil testing laboratories and build up the capacity of district and state-level staff, helping farmers make better-informed choices about nutrient management and fertilizer use.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
State Government
Individual
01 Jan 2015
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for RKVY Soil Health and Fertility - Soil Health Card, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must be engaged in farming
The applicant must be engaged in farming.
The applicant must reside in India
The applicant must reside in India.
Benefits Provided
RKVY Soil Health and Fertility - Soil Health Card provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Soil Health Card:
Issues a Soil Health Card carrying detailed soil analysis findings.- Soil Testing Facility: Offers free or low-cost access to soil testing services.- Soil Analysis Report: Delivers timely, accurate soil analysis results to farmers.- Nutrient Recommendations: Gives customised recommendations on soil nutrients and fertilizers based on the test results.- Cost Optimization: Helps farmers cut input costs and use fertilizer more efficiently by avoiding both under- and over-application. Soil Fertility Assessment:
Evaluates the soil against 12 parameters
Evaluates the soil against 12 parameters:
Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K), Sulphur (S)
Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K), Sulphur (S)
Zinc (Zn), Iron (Fe), Copper (Cu), Manganese (Mn),…
Zinc (Zn), Iron (Fe), Copper (Cu), Manganese (Mn), Boron (Bo)
pH, Electrical Conductivity (EC), Organic Carbon (OC) >…
pH, Electrical Conductivity (EC), Organic Carbon (OC) Financial Norms:
Soil sampling, testing, and generating the Soil Health…
Soil sampling, testing, and generating the Soil Health Card: ₹300/- per card.
Soil collection
Soil collection: ₹40/-
Soil testing and analysis
Soil testing and analysis: ₹150/-
Awareness activities
Awareness activities: ₹110/-
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
An Aadhaar card
An Aadhaar card
Proof of identity
Proof of identity
Proof of address
Proof of address
Land records for the farm
Land records for the farm
A mobile number
A mobile number
Any other document that may be required
Any other document that may be required
2015-01-01
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for RKVY Soil Health and Fertility - Soil Health Card through the offline application process outlined below.
The farmer approaches a District Agriculture Officer or…
The farmer approaches a District Agriculture Officer or Block Agriculture Officer to request soil testing and the issuance of a SHC.
The officer begins the process by checking whether…
The officer begins the process by checking whether the applicant's district/village falls within the State Annual Action Plan for SHC generation.
A field agent visits the farmer, records the…
A field agent visits the farmer, records the farmer's and land details, geo-tags the plot using a mobile app, and collects a soil sample for testing.
The soil is analysed against the set parameters,…
The soil is analysed against the set parameters, and a Soil Health report is prepared for the farmer's land.
The report presents the results along with recommendations…
The report presents the results along with recommendations on crops suited to the soil type, and the type and quantity of fertiliser to use.
Official Application & Website
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