The Soil Health Card scheme gives farmers a report on their soil's nutrient status along with recommended fertiliser dosages and soil amendments for their specific land, aiming to improve yield while reducing overuse of fertiliser. Cards are issued after soil sample testing coordinated through state agriculture departments, with details available on the official Soil Health portal.
Official website
Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
https://soilhealth.dac.gov.in
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Contact your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) or state agriculture department office to arrange soil sample collection for your field.
Soil samples are tested at a government-approved soil testing laboratory.
Once tested, your Soil Health Card is generated with nutrient status and fertiliser/amendment recommendations specific to your soil.
Check your card status and download it via the official Soil Health portal (soilhealth.dac.gov.in) using your details.
Official fees
The scheme is a government initiative and soil testing under it is generally free or heavily subsidised for farmers — confirm with your local agriculture department for any local process fee.
Processing time
Varies by state and testing lab workload — typically a few weeks from sample collection to card issuance.
Validity
Recommended to be renewed every 2-3 years, since soil nutrient status changes with cropping cycles and fertiliser use.
How to apply
Through local Krishi Vigyan Kendra / state agriculture department · Status check and download online via the Soil Health portal
Sponsored
The scheme is a government initiative aimed at farmers, with testing generally free or subsidised — confirm any local process details with your state agriculture department.