Direct answer. SHC scheme gives free soil testing every 2 years + crop-specific fertilizer recommendation to every Indian farmer. 22+ crore cards issued since 2015. Reduces fertilizer misuse, improves yield 10–25%. Approach your Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) or village extension officer.

• Free soil sample collection + lab test + recommendation card.
• Re-test every 2 years.
• Apply via: KVK / village agriculture officer / soilhealth.dac.gov.in.
• Helpline: state Agriculture Department.

• Any farmer with cultivable land (any size).
• Submit Aadhaar + land documents.
• No income/category bar.

1. Approach KVK OR village extension officer.
2. Free sample collection at your farm (officer visits).
3. Lab analysis: pH, N, P, K, S, Zn, B, Cu, Mn, Fe, organic carbon (12 parameters).
4. Card printed + delivered in 30–45 days.
5. Card lists crop-by-crop fertilizer recommendation (kg/acre or kg/ha) for crops you've declared.

1. Your survey number + farm location
2. Soil pH, EC, N, P, K levels
3. Micro + secondary nutrients
4. Recommended fertilizer dose for: paddy, wheat, sugarcane, maize, pulses, oilseeds (per the crop you grow)
5. Manure / organic matter recommendation
6. Crop rotation suggestions

• Card not received — RTI to State Agriculture Department.
• Wrong recommendation — re-test possible at any time (paid private lab if government delayed).
• Card not in your name — mutation issue; rectify at Tehsildar.

• 🌾 All farmer schemes
• PM-KISAN
• PMFBY
• KCC

• Soil Health Card portal
• Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare

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Last reviewed: 3 May 2026.