Farming & alliedCentral
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi
₹6,000 a year in three instalments, paid directly to the bank account
For: Farmer families that own cultivable land
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Soil Health Card Scheme
Central schemeMinistry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Free soil testing with crop-wise fertiliser recommendations.
Who it is for
All farmers with agricultural land.
Basic eligibility
- Any farmer can have soil samples from their field tested.
Documents usually needed
- Aadhaar
- Details of the field (survey number)
How to apply
Contact the local agriculture office or Krishi Vigyan Kendra; samples are collected and the card is issued.
Official source: soilhealth.dac.gov.in
Always confirm eligibility, benefits, documents, deadlines and how to apply on the official source before you act. We do not guarantee approval of any application. This page was last reviewed in November 2026; amounts and rules may have changed since.
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