Soil Health Card Scheme - Uttarakhand

About This Scheme

The scheme “Soil Health Card Scheme” is implemented by the Department of Agriculture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide Soil Health Cards to all farmers in the state, helping them understand the nutrient composition of their soil and the type and quantity of fertilizers suitable for their crops.

Eligibility

1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand. 1. The applicant must be a farmer. 1. The farmer must own agricultural land in the state and be actively engaged in farming activities.

Benefits

- To provide Soil Health Cards to all farmers in the state. - The soil of each farmer’s field is tested at soil testing laboratories, which are operational in all 13 districts. - Farmers receive detailed information about the nutrient content of their soil, along with recommendations on the type and quantity of fertilizers best suited for their crops. - Soil testing is provided free of cost to farmers. - In hilly areas, a Soil Health Card is issued for agricultural land up to 2.5 hectares, while in plain areas, it is issued for land up to 10 hectares. Each card is valid for three years.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

This scheme was sourced from myScheme, the Government of India's official Central+State scheme discovery portal, and reviewed by an editor before publishing. Use the button above to read the full details and apply directly on the official source.