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Agriculture Department
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Soil Health Card Scheme (RKVY - Soil Health & Fertility)
Application Start Date
01 Apr 2026
Last Date to Apply
31 Mar 2027
Scheme Overview & Benefits
A national flagship scheme aimed at promoting soil test-based nutrient management. Under this scheme, farmers across the country receive customized Soil Health Cards containing detailed lab analysis of 12 vital nutrient parameters along with exact chemical and organic fertilizer dosage recommendations for their specific crops.
Eligibility Criteria
Financial Benefit: 100% Free Soil Testing and Free Soil Health Card issuance.
12 Parameters Analyzed: Macro-nutrients (N, P, K), Secondary-nutrients (S), Micro-nutrients (Zn, Fe, Cu, Mn, Bo), and Physical parameters (pH, EC, Organic Carbon).
Direct Savings: Prevents excessive usage of urea and DAP, reducing input costs by 20% to 30% while increasing crop productivity by 10% to 15%.
Eligibility: All farmers across India who hold cultivable agricultural land.
12 Parameters Analyzed: Macro-nutrients (N, P, K), Secondary-nutrients (S), Micro-nutrients (Zn, Fe, Cu, Mn, Bo), and Physical parameters (pH, EC, Organic Carbon).
Direct Savings: Prevents excessive usage of urea and DAP, reducing input costs by 20% to 30% while increasing crop productivity by 10% to 15%.
Eligibility: All farmers across India who hold cultivable agricultural land.
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Quick Information
- State / Level: Central
- Administering Department: Agriculture Department
- Application Start Date: 01 Apr 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 31 Mar 2027
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