**Summary:**
Since 2015, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has implemented the Soil Health Fertility Scheme to improve soil health through the issuance of Soil Health Cards (SHCs) to farmers. As of July 24, 2025, 25.17 crore SHCs have been issued. The SHCs provide farmers with information on the nutrient status of their soil and recommendations on appropriate nutrient dosages, encouraging the judicious use of fertilizers, including secondary and micro nutrients, in conjunction with organic manures and biofertilizers. Advisory services are provided through the Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), and Krishi Sakhi. To educate farmers on proper fertilizer use based on SHC recommendations, 6.8 lakh demonstrations, 93,781 farmer training programs, and 7,425 farmer melas have been organized nationwide. This information was provided by the Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Ramnath Thakur, in a written reply in Rajya Sabha.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Agriculture Farmers Welfare: The Indian government ministry responsible for agriculture and farmers' welfare.
Soil Health Fertility Scheme: A government scheme implemented since 2015 aimed at improving soil health and fertility.
Soil Health Cards (SHCs): Cards issued to farmers under the Soil Health Fertility Scheme to provide information on soil nutrient status and fertilizer recommendations.
Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA): An agency involved in providing advisory services to farmers related to soil health and fertilizer use.
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK): Agricultural science centers involved in educating farmers about proper fertilizer use.
Shri Ramnath Thakur: Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
Rajya Sabha: The Upper House of the Indian Parliament, where a written reply was provided.
Delhi: Location where the press release was posted.
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
PROGRAMME TO IMPROVE SOIL HEALTH
Posted On: 01 AUG 2025 4:30PM by PIB Delhi
Soil Health & Fertility Scheme is implemented by Government since 2015. Under the scheme, Soil Health
Cards (SHCs) are issued to farmers to improve the health of the soil. SHCs encourage judicious use of
fertilizer including secondary and micro nutrients in conjunction with organic manures & bio-fertilizers.
25.17 Crore Soil Health Cards have been issued since inception of Soil Health & Fertility Scheme (as on
24.07.2025) to farmers. SHCs provide information on nutrient status of soil and recommendation on
appropriate dosage of nutrients to be applied for improving soil health & fertility. Advisory are given to
farmers through Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK),
Krishi Sakhi etc.
Till date, 6.8 lakh demonstrations, 93,781 farmer’s training programmes and 7,425 farmer’s mela have been
organized across the country to educate farmers regarding proper use of fertilizers as per recommendation of
Soil Health Card to improve soil quality.
This information was given by Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Ramnath Thakur
in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
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