Soil Health Card print online facility has been enabled for farmers at soilhealth.dac.gov.in. Under Soil Health Card Scheme, central government provides SHC card which is used to access the current status of soil health and determine changes in soil health that are affected by land management. Through Soil Health Card portal, farmers can print their SHC in old or new format once it has been generated.
The SHC displays soil health indicators and associated descriptive terms. The indicators are typically based on farmers’ practical experience and knowledge of local natural resources. The card lists soil health indicators that can be assessed without the aid of technical or laboratory equipment. In this article we will tell you how to print your soil health card online, so read it till the end.
Here is the complete process for SHC print explained in an easy manner:- STEP 1: Firstly visit the SHC Scheme official website at https://www.soilhealth.dac.gov.in/home STEP 2: At the homepage, click at “Print Soil Health Card” or directly click https://www.soilhealth.dac.gov.in/print-shc STEP 3: Upon clicking the link, the page to check SHC data by mobile number / farmer’s name will open. Select “Search by Mobile Number” option as shown below:- Soil Health Card Data by Mobile No STEP 4: Enter 10 digit mobile number, select option whether “Is this School SHC? – Yes/No” and click “Search” button to fetch farmer’s soil health card data. STEP 5: Even one can select “Search By Farmer’s Name” option to check SHC data by farmer’s name. Soil Health Card Data by Farmer Name STEP 6: Select state, district, village, enter farmer name and click at “Search” button to fetch farmer’s soil health card data. STEP 7: Once farmer’s data is fetched and SHC is generated, then one can print their Soil Health Card in old or new format.
Key Features of the Soil Health Card Scheme
Soil Report – In the form of soil card, the farmers will get a report. and this report will contain all the details about the soil of their particular farm.
Regular Updates – A farm will get the soil card once in every 3 years.
Benefits of SHC Scheme
Farmers will get a proper soil health record. Also, they will be aware of soil management practices. Accordingly they can plan the future of their crops and land.
The soil card will give the farmers a proper idea of which nutrients their soil is lacking. And hence, which crops they should invest in. They will also tell which fertilizers they need. So, ultimately, the crop yield will see a rise.
Payment per Sample of Soil Health Card
It is free of cost for the farmer. However under the SHC Scheme, cost involved is a sum of Rs. 300 and breakup is as under:-
Activities/Items
Revised Cost (in Rs)
Soil sample collection, including Sample Kit (Sample bag of 6’x4′ size, sealing Wax, Thread, QR code, Candle & Match box etc).
Rs. 50
Engaging Contractual services & training per STL
Rs. 40
For analyzing soil samples :- cost of chemicals, glass ware and miscellaneous includes gas, filter papers, distilled water etc.
Rs. 188
Printing and Distribution of SHC
Rs. 5
Demonstration & Awareness on SHC requirement for Soil Health & Fertility
Rs. 15
Maintenance/House Keeping of Lab
Rs. 2
Total Cost
Rs. 300
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques- What is a Soil Health Card? Ans- SHC is a report that contains the status of soil with respect to 12 parameters, namely N,P,K (Macro-nutrients); S (Secondary- nutrient); Zn, Fe, Cu, Mn, Bo (Micro – nutrients); and pH, EC, OC (Physical parameters). Based on this, the SHC also indicates fertilizer recommendations and soil amendment required for the farm.
Ques- How can a farmer use a SHC? Ans- The card will contain an advisory based on the soil nutrient status of a farmer’s holding. It will show recommendations on dosage of different nutrients needed. Further, it will advise the farmer on the fertilizers and their quantities, he should apply, and also the soil amendments that he should undertake, so as to realize optimal yields.
Ques- Can any farmer apply for a soil health card? Ans- Yes, any farmer can apply for a soil health card for his/her land, through District Agriculture Office.
Ques- How to apply for the scheme? Ans- For generation of SHC, farmers should reach out to the District / State Nodal officer, if he/she want to get soil testing . Agent visits the farmer and collects farmer details, land details, and geo-tags the land through mobile app, and generates a QR code (which carries information on the farmer and land). The soil sample is taken to STL where it is tested on 12 parameters. The SHC is generated after the soil test on the portal. The SHC gives crop recommendations and fertilizer recommendations (which crop should be grown on this soil type and how much and which fertilizer is best suited).
Ques- What is the ideal time for soil sampling? Ans- Soil Samples are taken generally after harvesting of Rabi and Kharif Crop respectively or when there is no standing crop in the field.
Ques- How will soil samples be collected from a farmer’s field? Ans- Soil Samples will be collected by a trained person from a depth of 15-20 cm by cutting the soil in a ‘V’ shape. lt will be collected from four corners and the center of the field and mixed thoroughly and a part of this picked up as a sample. Areas with shade will be avoided. The sample chosen will be bagged and coded. lt will then be transferred to soil test laboratory for analysis
Ques- How are the recommendations arrived at? Ans- Recommendations are based on GFR developed by State Agriculture Universities.
