agriculture

Soil Health Card Service

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India / Department of Agriculture, Gujarat

Soil Health Card Service provides farmers with printed and digital soil health cards detailing the fertility status of their agricultural land across 12 chemical and nutrient parameters (pH, EC, OC, N, P, K, S, Zn, Fe, Cu, Mn, B), accompanied by customized crop-specific fertiliser and organic dosage advisories to lower input costs and prevent soil degradation.

Last verified: 2026-10-22

Chandan Charitable Trust is not a government agency. It does not sanction benefits or process applications. Final eligibility, verification and sanction rest solely with the competent government authority.

How the process works

Step 1: Check eligibility
All cultivating farmers holding or working agricultural land in Gujarat. Representative soil sample must be collected from 0-15 cm depth using GPS grid sampling guidelines. Field survey number and farmer identification details must accompany the sample.
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Step 2: Prepare documents
The official source lists the following documents.
Documents needed for this step
- Farmer Aadhaar card and mobile number.
- Land revenue survey number (7/12).
- Representative labelled soil sample.
- Details of preceding and planned upcoming crops.
Step 3: Apply
Through Village Gram Sevak, local Agriculture Extension Officer, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), or online at soilhealth.dac.gov.in. Step 1: Contact village Gram Sevak or nearest Soil Testing Laboratory. Step 2: Collect representative soil sample from 8-10 points in the field from 0-15 cm depth. Step 3: Mix and dry sample in shade; pack 500g in clean bag with survey number. Step 4: Submit sample to local testing laboratory or mobile testing van. Step 5: Download Soil Health Card online from soilhealth.dac.gov.in or collect printed card from Gram Panchayat.
Step 4: Verification
Laboratory chemical analysis by trained chemists at district Soil Testing Laboratories.
Step 5: Sanction / decision
Decision authority, as stated by the official source: Director of Agriculture, Government of Gujarat.
Step 6: Benefit
Free comprehensive soil testing of 12 vital macro- and micro-nutrients. Customised fertiliser dosage recommendations for up to 6 designated crops. Guidance on secondary nutrient application and organic soil enrichment. Direct in-kind diagnostic service and issuance of physical / digital Soil Health Card.
Step 7: If delayed or rejected
This step has not yet been confirmed from an official source. Please refer to the official portal or the concerned department.
Step 8: Grievance / appeal
District Agriculture Officer and Central PG Portal https://pgportal.gov.in/

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Soil Health Card Service

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India / Department of Agriculture, Gujarat

Last verified: 2026-10-22

How the process works

Step 1: Check eligibility

All cultivating farmers holding or working agricultural land in Gujarat. Representative soil sample must be collected from 0-15 cm depth using GPS grid sampling guidelines. Field survey number and farmer identification details must accompany the sample.

Step 2: Prepare documents

The official source lists the following documents.

Documents needed for this step

Farmer Aadhaar card and mobile number.
Land revenue survey number (7/12).
Representative labelled soil sample.
Details of preceding and planned upcoming crops.

Step 3: Apply

Through Village Gram Sevak, local Agriculture Extension Officer, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), or online at soilhealth.dac.gov.in. Step 1: Contact village Gram Sevak or nearest Soil Testing Laboratory. Step 2: Collect representative soil sample from 8-10 points in the field from 0-15 cm depth. Step 3: Mix and dry sample in shade; pack 500g in clean bag with survey number. Step 4: Submit sample to local testing laboratory or mobile testing van. Step 5: Download Soil Health Card online from soilhealth.dac.gov.in or collect printed card from Gram Panchayat.

Step 4: Verification

Laboratory chemical analysis by trained chemists at district Soil Testing Laboratories.

Step 5: Sanction / decision

Decision authority, as stated by the official source: Director of Agriculture, Government of Gujarat.

Step 6: Benefit

Free comprehensive soil testing of 12 vital macro- and micro-nutrients. Customised fertiliser dosage recommendations for up to 6 designated crops. Guidance on secondary nutrient application and organic soil enrichment. Direct in-kind diagnostic service and issuance of physical / digital Soil Health Card.

Step 7: If delayed or rejected

This step has not yet been confirmed from an official source. Please refer to the official portal or the concerned department.

Step 8: Grievance / appeal

District Agriculture Officer and Central PG Portal https://pgportal.gov.in/