RKVY Soil Health and Fertility Village level Soil Testing Lab
in Uttarakhand
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Key dates and updates (Uttarakhand)
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RKVY Soil Health and Fertility Village level Soil Testing Lab in Uttarakhand
RKVY Soil Health and Fertility Village level Soil Testing Lab is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Uttarakhand.
Apply for RKVY Soil Health and Fertility Village level Soil Testing Lab in Uttarakhand
Scheme Overview
In order to promote soil test analysis in a campaign mode and to create awareness among farmers about soil health for judicious use of chemical fertilisers, organic manure, the component of “Setting of Village-level Soil Testing Laboratories” is being implemented under the scheme.
Eligibility Criteria
1) The Age of the applicant should be between 18 to 27 years
2) The Educational Qualification of the applicant should be 10th pass with science and knowledge of computer
3) The applicant / entrepreneur group should have their own premises / rented building with lease agreement for atleast four years.
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Benefits
The scheme targets to provide following benefits:
1) Provide affordable access to soil test
2) Provide farmers with timely and accurate soil analysis results
3) Facilitate customized soil nutrient recommendations based on test results
4) Enable farmers to optimize their fertiliser use and minimise input costs, and hence avoid under- or over- application
5) Increase awareness among farmers regarding soil health and importance of soil testing
6) Aid data gathering and enable decision-making region-specific policy formulation
7) Accelerate employment generation among rural youth
8) Strengthen soil testing infrastructure in the country
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1) Aadhaar number |
| 2 | 2) Land documents |
| 3 | 3) Bank details |
| 4 | 4) Photographs |
| 5 | The specific documents for availing the benefits of the program may vary depending on the type of intervention and the state. It is recommended to consult with the relevant authorities for detailed information on documents to be submitted. |
How to Apply in Uttarakhand
Step 01: Identification of individual beneficiary i.e. village level young entrepreneur and community based beneficiaries i.e., PACS, SHGs, School, Agriculture University, etc., in a transparent and time-bound manner
Offline Step 01: Identification of individual beneficiary i.e. village level young entrepreneur and community based beneficiaries i.e., PACS, SHGs, School, Agriculture University, etc., in a transparent and time-bound manner
Step 02: Identification of premises for establishment of VLSTL
Offline Step 02: Identification of premises for establishment of VLSTL
Step 03: Verification of proof of procure land equipment / inputs.
Offline Step 03: Verification of proof of procure land equipment / inputs.
Step 04: SLEC will finalise the entrepreneur’s proposals received from the District Level Executive Committee (DLEC). The entire procedure will take maximum one month.
Offline Step 04: SLEC will finalise the entrepreneur’s proposals received from the District Level Executive Committee (DLEC). The entire procedure will take maximum one month.
Step 05: State government will release financial assistance to entrepreneurs within a week after approval of application
Offline Step 05: State government will release financial assistance to entrepreneurs within a week after approval of application
Step 06: Entrepreneurs after receiving fund will submit receipts of procurement of lab equipment, consumables, etc. to DLEC within 15 days
Offline Step 06: Entrepreneurs after receiving fund will submit receipts of procurement of lab equipment, consumables, etc. to DLEC within 15 days
Common questions in Uttarakhand
Who can apply for RKVY Soil Health and Fertility Village level Soil Testing Lab in Uttarakhand?
Eligible residents of Uttarakhand who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for RKVY Soil Health and Fertility Village level Soil Testing Lab. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for RKVY Soil Health and Fertility Village level Soil Testing Lab in Uttarakhand?
Applicants in Uttarakhand typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for RKVY Soil Health and Fertility Village level Soil Testing Lab?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 1 January 2015 through 1 January 2015, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, training programme will be organised by state government and manufacturer for beneficiary entrepreneur. Training will include topics such as how to collect sample using mobile application, sampling methodology, how to run tests, maintenance of machines, how to use consumables, and how to generate Soil Health Cards using test results through SHC portal.