Soil Testing Laboratory

Description
Description - Soil Testing Lab - For analysing soil samples preceding the application of fertilizer in the correct dosage in farmers' field. Objectives - The analysis is free of cost of soil samples preceding application of fertilizers/ liming etc. for farmers along with distribution of Soil Health Card SHC . Mode of Selection of Beneficiary s - Bonafide farmers have sufficient available cultivable land on a first come first served basis.

Benefits
• To provide soil testing services for farmers free of cost.
• Soil Health Card (SHC).

Eligibility Criteria
1. - Bonafide farmers engaged in Agriculture

Application Process
Step 1: Bonafide farmers can apply in plain paper through the nearest Agriculture Development Officer of a CD Block/Agriculture Circle.
Offline — https://meghalaya.gov.in/index.php/schemes/content/22201

Bonafide farmers can apply in plain paper through the nearest Agriculture Development Officer of a CD Block/Agriculture Circle.

Required Documents
• Farmer’s Photo.
• Verification Form by the Agriculture Development Officer of a CD Block/Agriculture Circle.
• Bank Details (Account No., IFSC Code) of the applicant.
• Aadhaar Number (or alternative identification documents.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Soil Testing Laboratory scheme ?
A: For analysing soil samples preceding application of fertilizer in correct dosage in farmers field.

Q: What is the benefits of this scheme ?
A: To provide soil testing services for farmers free of cost and Distribution of Soil Health cards, Irrigation Water Quality testing.

Q: What is the eligibility for the scheme ?
A: Bonafide farmers engaged in Agriculture.

Q: How to avail the benefits of the scheme ?
A: Bonafide farmers can apply in plain paper through the nearest Agriculture Development Officer of a CD Block/Agriculture Circle.

Q: What is the mode of selection of Beneficiary ?
A: Bonafide farmers have sufficient available cultivable land on a first come first served basis.

Q: Is there any fee or charges for the scheme ?
A: No, there are no charges.

Q: Is there any age Restriction ?
A: No, there is no age restriction.

Q: Whom to contact regarding this scheme ?
A: 1. District Agriculture Officers of the concerned districts.
2. Sub-Divisional Agricultural Officers of the concerned sub-divisions.
3. District Training Officers, Tura/Shillong.
4. Agricultural Development Officers of the concerned Community and Rural Development Blocks.

Q: Is there any priority Female applicants ?
A: No, its a first come first served basis.