Soil Testing Scheme-Madhya Pradesh

The scheme “Soil Testing Scheme” launched by the Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, aims to analyze the quantity of nutrients in soil through Soil Testing Laboratories and provide necessary recommendations to farmers for better crop productivity.

• Subsidized Soil Testing Rates:

Main Element Analysis(e.g., N, P, K):

1. General Farmers: ₹5 per sample.
2. SC/ST Farmers: ₹3 per sample.

Micro-Nutrient Analysis (e.g., Zn, Fe, Cu):

1. General Farmers: ₹40 per sample.
2. SC/ST Farmers: ₹30 per sample.

• Fertilizer Recommendation: Helps farmers receive appropriate recommendations for improving crop yield and soil fertility. - Soil Health Card: Enables farmers to maintain soil health records and access detailed nutrient analysis information.
  Subsidized Soil Testing Rates
  

• The applicant must be a farmer
• The applicant must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.

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Step 1: The applicant must visit the nearest Departmental Soil Testing Centre.
Step 2: The applicant must submit soil samples for testing.
Step 3: The soil samples will be analyzed for major and micronutrients such as Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, and Iron.
Step 4: The results will be recorded in the Soil Health Card provided to the farmer.
Step 5: The farmer can then use the recommendations for improving soil fertility and crop yield.

1. Identity Proof.
   1. Caste Certificate (if applicable).
   2. Any other documents as required.