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This project plan proposes a low-cost, mobile soil testing and soil rejuvenation counselling service for rural villages in Karnataka, India. The initiative aims to improve agricultural productivity, promote sustainable farming practices, and enhance the livelihoods of small and marginal farmers. The mobile units will conduct on-site soil testing and provide tailored advice on soil health management and crop suitability, using scientific data and local agronomic knowledge.
Farmers in rural Karnataka often lack access to timely and affordable soil testing services. As a result, they use inputs inefficiently, leading to poor crop yields, soil degradation, and financial stress. There is a critical need for localized, easily accessible soil health diagnostics and actionable guidance on soil rejuvenation and fertility enhancement.
Soil health is the foundation of sustainable agriculture. The excessive and unbalanced use of chemical fertilizers without understanding the soil's nutritional needs has led to widespread soil degradation. According to the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), up to 60% of agricultural soil in India is deficient in one or more key nutrients. By offering scientific soil health testing and personalized guidance, the project ensures better productivity, environmental sustainability, and farmer profitability. This initiative directly supports the Indian government's efforts under the Soil Health Card Scheme and promotes Atmanirbhar Bharat through agri-entrepreneurship.
To provide affordable, on-site soil testing services to farmers in rural villages.
To deliver personalized soil health counselling and crop planning support.
To promote organic and regenerative soil management practices.
To raise awareness on balanced nutrient management and sustainable agriculture.
The primary target area includes small and marginal farmers in rural districts of Karnataka, especially those in rain-fed and semi-arid regions with limited access to soil testing labs. The service aims to reach 5,000+ farmers annually through 3 mobile vans operating in different regions.
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