Home / Scheme finder / Soil Health Card

✦ Cards and services · Central scheme

Soil Health Card scheme

Soil Health Card scheme is a central government scheme run by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Free soil testing with a card that tells you which nutrients and fertiliser doses your field needs. Who qualifies: All farmers. Applying is free on soilhealth.dac.gov.in.

Last updated: Reviewed by IndiaDigital editorsSources

You getSee benefit below
WhereAll India (central government)
Run byMinistry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Last checked30 October 2026

What do you get under Soil Health Card?

Free soil testing with a card that tells you which nutrients and fertiliser doses your field needs.

Who is eligible for Soil Health Card?

  • All farmers.

Documents needed for Soil Health Card

0 of 2 ready

Offices may ask for more. Check the official list before you go.

How to apply for Soil Health Card

  1. Contact your agriculture department office or Krishi Vigyan Kendra for sample collection.
  2. Download your card from soilhealth.dac.gov.in.

Go to the official site ↗

Common questions

Who is eligible for Soil Health Card?

All farmers.

How much do I get under Soil Health Card?

Free soil testing with a card that tells you which nutrients and fertiliser doses your field needs.

What documents do I need for Soil Health Card?

Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Land records (khatauni, 7/12, patta or similar).

How do I apply for Soil Health Card?

Contact your agriculture department office or Krishi Vigyan Kendra for sample collection. Download your card from soilhealth.dac.gov.in. Official site: https://soilhealth.dac.gov.in/

Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Soil Health Card?

No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.

Official sources

Last checked 30 October 2026; next review by 30 April 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.

Search by task, format or tool name.