(a) the break-up of soil samples that have been tested under the Soil Health Card Scheme till date in the country, State-wise;
(b) whether the scheme is successful in bringing down the input costs and increase in the production of crops; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
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MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
‡ãðŠãäÓã ??? ????? ?????? ½ãâ¨ããÊã¾ã ½ãñâ À㕾㠽ãâ¨ããè ( SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)
(a): Break up of State-wise soil samples tested under the Soil Health Card Scheme is given at Annexure.
(b) & (c): Yes, Madam. As per study conducted by National Productivity Council (NPC), application of fertilizer and micronutrients based on Soil Health Card recommendations resulted in 8-10% of fertilizer savings. There is overall increase in the yield of crops to the tune of 5-6% by adopting the SHC recommendations.
Impact study conducted by MANAGE, Hyderabad indicated that there is reduction in Nitrogen based fertilizers and increase in bio-fertilizer and micro-nutrients use.
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