About this agriculture scheme
Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Department launched the "Soil Testing Laboratory" scheme for the farmer on 01 April 2013.
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 at a glance
| Scheme name | Soil Testing Laboratory (STL) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Agriculture Department |
| Launch year | 2013 |
| Benefit type | In kind (goods, services or support, not cash) |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Level / State | State · Meghalaya |
| Official portal | meghalaya.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| Age | 5 to 80 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 5 to 80 years
- 🏘️Rural
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- To provide soil testing services for farmers free of cost.
- Soil Health Card (SHC).
Who qualifies
- Bonafide farmers engaged in Agriculture
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
- Bonafide farmers can apply in plain paper through the nearest Agriculture Development Officer of a CD Block/Agriculture Circle.
Important dates
| Launch / start | 01 Apr 2013 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Soil Testing Laboratory scheme ?
For analysing soil samples preceding application of fertilizer in correct dosage in farmers field.
What is the benefits of this scheme ?
To provide soil testing services for farmers free of cost and Distribution of Soil Health cards, Irrigation Water Quality testing.
What is the eligibility for the scheme ?
Bonafide farmers engaged in Agriculture.
How to avail the benefits of the scheme ?
Bonafide farmers can apply in plain paper through the nearest Agriculture Development Officer of a CD Block/Agriculture Circle.
What is the mode of selection of Beneficiary ?
Bonafide farmers have sufficient available cultivable land on a first come first served basis.
Is there any fee or charges for the scheme ?
No, there are no charges.
Is there any age Restriction ?
No, there is no age restriction.
Whom to contact regarding this scheme ?
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.
Is there any priority Female applicants ?
No, its a first come first served basis.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Details megagriculture.gov.in
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