RKVY Soil Health and Fertility Village level Soil Testing Lab

₹1.5 L · one-time

One-Time Financial Assistance: Financial assistance of ₹1,50,000/- is provided for establishing a Village Level Soil Testing Lab (VLSTL). - Assistance for Soil Testing Equipment: Up to ₹1,00,000/- for soil testing equipment, reagents, sample shaker machine, and one-year Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC). - Assistance for Laboratory Consumables: Up to ₹50,000/- for distilled water, pH meter, conductivity meter, electronic balance, glassware, filter papers, and other required consumables. - Soil Testing Services: Provides affordable soil testing services to farmers at the village level. - Soil Health Advisory: Facilitates customized soil nutrient recommendations based on soil test results. - Agricultural Productivity Support: Helps farmers optimize fertilizer use and reduce input costs by avoiding under-application or over-application of fertilizers. - Awareness Generation: Promotes awareness regarding soil health and the importance of soil testing among farmers. - Employment Generation: Creates employment opportunities for rural youth through the operation of village-level laboratories. - Soil Data Collection: Supports the collection of local soil data for studies, policy formulation, and region-specific agricultural interventions.