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RKVY Soil Health and Fertility Village level Soil Testing Lab

Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

INM
RKVY
Rural Entrepreneur
Soil Health
Soil Testing Lab
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Application Process
Documents Required
Frequently Asked Questions
Village level labs can be set up by rural youth, village-level entrepreneurs, including SHGs set up under The Rural Awareness Works Experience (RAWE) programme, Krishi Sakhis, students of government schools, and agriculture graduates from SAUs, PACS, etc. The labs should be operated by local youth.
Under the scheme, a one-time financial assistance of Rs 1.5 lakh will be given for establishment of VLSTL.

S. No,ComponentCost (Rs. lakhs)
1Soil testing with reagents & sample shaker machine with machine and AMC for one year1.00
2Distilled water, pH meter, Conductivity meter, Electronic balance, Glass-ware, filter-papers, and other need-based consumables0.50

Total1.50

Payment to VLSTLs will be made through DBT mode (provision is to be done by state).

The key objectives of the Mission are as follows:
• Provide easy access to soil testing facilities for farmers at the grassroot level, and offer affordable soil testing to farmers without the need for traveling long distances.
• Provide farmers with timely and accurate soil analysis results to enable them to make informed decision regarding fertiliser application and soil management practices.
• Facilitate customized soil nutrient recommendations based on test results
• Increase farmers’ awareness about soil health and the importance of soil testing.
• Enable farmers to optimize their fertiliser use and minimise input costs, and hence avoid under- or over- application
• Facilitate long-term soil health monitoring and planning
• Enable collection of soil data at local level. This data may be used for conducting studies, formulating policies, developing region-specific agricultural interventions.
• Increase employment at village level
• Strengthen soil testing laboratories in the country
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