Horticulture & Organic InputsCentralMode: State Agriculture Office
Soil Health Card (SHC) Scheme: Free NPK & Micronutrient Profiling
मृदा स्वास्थ्य कार्ड योजना (निःशुल्क मिट्टी परीक्षण एवं पोषक तत्व सलाह)
Nodal Authority: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW)
The Soil Health Card scheme assesses soil fertility and provides crop-wise fertilizer recommendations, helping farmers correct nutrient imbalances and reduce wasteful fertilizer costs.
Max Subsidy Cap
100% Free Government Service
Small/Marginal Share
Free testing & card delivery at village doorstep
Funding Pattern
60% Central : 40% State
Toll-Free Helpline
1800-180-1551
Subsidy Slabs by Farmer Category
| Farmer Social Category | Government Subsidy Share |
|---|---|
| Small & Marginal Farmers (< 2 Hectares) | Free testing & card delivery at village doorstep |
| Women Farmers | Free testing & specialized training on soil rejuvenation |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) & Scheduled Tribe (ST) | Free testing |
| General / Large Farmers (> 2 Hectares) | Free testing across all agricultural lands |
Mandatory Eligibility Requirements
- All Indian farmers holding registered agricultural land.
Step-by-Step Application Process
- 1Village agriculture assistant collects grid-based soil samples (2.5 Ha irrigated / 10 Ha rainfed).
- 2Sample analyzed at district soil testing laboratory (STL).
- 3Color-printed Soil Health Card generated and handed to farmer at Gram Panchayat.
Required Documents Checklist
Aadhaar card & Khasra / 7/12 land survey number
Representative soil sample collected by agriculture assistant
Direct Application Link
National Soil Health Card Portal
Submit your application directly through the authorized government portal:
Open Official PortalFarmer Helpline: 1800-180-1551
Top Farmer Benefits
- Tests 12 vital parameters: Primary (N, P, K), Secondary (S), Micronutrients (Zn, Fe, Cu, Mn, Bo), and Physical (pH, EC, OC).
- Reduces unnecessary fertilizer expenditure by 15% to 25% while boosting crop yield.
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Frequently asked questions
100% free periodic soil testing (12 chemical parameters) and customized dosage advice every 2 years. Specifically, small & marginal farmers receive Free testing & card delivery at village doorstep, while women and SC/ST farmers receive Free testing & specialized training on soil rejuvenation. The maximum assistance is capped at 100% Free Government Service.
Applicants must submit: Aadhaar card & Khasra / 7/12 land survey number, Representative soil sample collected by agriculture assistant. All documents must be clearly scanned and linked to your active Aadhaar-seeded bank account.
You can apply directly through National Soil Health Card Portal (https://soilhealth.dac.gov.in) or visit your local Common Service Center (CSC / VLE). Follow the step-by-step procedure: (1) Register with Aadhaar, (2) Upload land records and quotations, (3) Receive pre-sanction, and (4) Complete geotagged verification.
Key qualifying conditions include: All Indian farmers holding registered agricultural land..