Soil Health Card Scheme - Uttarakhand

To provide Soil Health Cards to all farmers in the state.

The soil of each farmer’s field is tested at soil testing laboratories, which are operational in all 13 districts.

Farmers receive detailed information about the nutrient content of their soil, along with recommendations on the type and quantity of fertilizers best suited for their crops.

Soil testing is provided free of cost to farmers.

In hilly areas, a Soil Health Card is issued for agricultural land up to 2.5 hectares, while in plain areas, it is issued for land up to 10 hectares. Each card is valid for three years.