Soil Testing Laboratory
About this scheme
Description
- Soil Testing Lab - For analysing soil samples preceding the application of fertilizer in the correct dosage in farmers' field.
Objectives
- The analysis is free of cost of soil samples preceding application of fertilizers/ liming etc. for farmers along with distribution of Soil Health Card (SHC).
Mode of Selection of Beneficiary(s)
- Bonafide farmers have sufficient available cultivable land on a first come first served basis.
Who is Eligible
- Bonafide farmers engaged in Agriculture
Documents Required
- Farmer’s Photo.
- Verification Form by the Agriculture Development Officer of a CD Block/Agriculture Circle.
- Bank Details (Account No., IFSC Code) of the applicant.
- Aadhaar Number (or alternative identification documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Soil Testing Laboratory scheme ?
For analysing soil samples preceding application of fertilizer in correct dosage in farmers field.
- What is the benefits of this scheme ?
To provide soil testing services for farmers free of cost and Distribution of Soil Health cards, Irrigation Water Quality testing.
- What is the eligibility for the scheme ?
Bonafide farmers engaged in Agriculture.
- How to avail the benefits of the scheme ?
Bonafide farmers can apply in plain paper through the nearest Agriculture Development Officer of a CD Block/Agriculture Circle.
- What is the mode of selection of Beneficiary ?
Bonafide farmers have sufficient available cultivable land on a first come first served basis.
- Is there any fee or charges for the scheme ?
No, there are no charges.
- Is there any age Restriction ?
No, there is no age restriction.
- Whom to contact regarding this scheme ?
- District Agriculture Officers of the concerned districts.
- Sub-Divisional Agricultural Officers of the concerned sub-divisions.
- District Training Officers, Tura/Shillong.
- Agricultural Development Officers of the concerned Community and Rural Development Blocks.
- Is there any priority Female applicants ?
No, its a first come first served basis.
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