Soil Health Card is part of the Soil Health Management Scheme which will help the farmer get the complete list of soil nutrients and the general soil health on their land. The scheme will enhance proper farming practices and soil management techniques for increased productivity and income.
The Soil Health Card scheme is a wonderful initiative showing long-term benefits for the farmers and their land. See further details about this scheme in the table below.
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Who is SHC for? | All farmers in any state of India. |
What does SHC contain? | Soil nutrient report and other parameters including soil pH, organic carbon content, electrical conductivity, and soil nutrient level of potassium, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulphur, boron, zinc, copper, iron, and manganese. |
SHC is printed in which language? | SHC will be available in 22 languages. |
How often can I apply for SHC? | SHC will be issued every 3 years |
Who will collect the soil sample? | State Government representatives |
What is the fee for SHC? | INR 190 which includes all expenses from collection, sampling, testing, and issuing the card. |
The Soil Health Card will provide the details only once in 3 years. The details can be inaccurate if natural calamities or other environmental factors have disrupted the region’s climate. Excessive rain or drought will also play havoc on the soil profile, so it may need a more frequent inspection than what is practiced now.
Although the State Government authorities provide the SHC, farmers can request the same to find the nearest soil testing laboratory.
With this scheme, the farmers can use fertilizers that are necessary for the required amount instead of using fertilizers excessively without a clear picture of their availability in the soil. This scheme will be fruitful and more successful in the coming years when used correctly.
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