Question
Download Solution PDFWhat is not true about Soil Health Card?
A. It is a state government-sponsored scheme.
B. Provides basic input on soil nutrients.
C. Helps farmers improve productivity.
D. Recommends fertilizers in terms of the crop.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is It is a state government-sponsored scheme.
- A Soil Health Card is used to assess the current status of soil health and, when used over time, to determine changes in soil health that are affected by land management.
- A Soil Health Card displays soil health indicators and associated descriptive terms.
Additional Information
- Soil Health Card (SHC) is centrally sponsored scheme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 19th February 2015 at Suratgarh in Rajasthan.
- The scheme aims to issue soil health cards to farmers every two years so as to provide a basis to address nutritional deficiencies in the soil.
- Soil Health Card helps farmers to increase crop production by using a balanced amount of fertilizers.
- Farmers realize the fertile strength, status, and capacity of their farm soil through the Soil Health Card.
- This day highlights all these benefits to the farmers.
- It is also important to know the type of soil.
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