Frequently Asked Question

It is a Government of India’s scheme promoted by the Department of

Agriculture & Co-operation under the Ministry of Agriculture. It will be

implemented through the Department of Agriculture of all the State and Union

Territory Governments. A SHC is meant to give each farmer soil nutrient

status of his holding and advice him on the dosage of fertilizers and also the

needed soil amendments, that he should apply to maintain soil health in the

long run.