Question: I want to know about RKVY Soil Health and Fertility Village level Soil Testing Lab. What does it offer?

Answer: s of the Mission are as follows:â€¢ Provide easy access to soil testing facilities for farmers at the grassroot level, and offer

**Benefits:** of the program may vary depending on the type of intervention and the state. It is recommended to consult with the relevant
authorities for detailed information on documents to be submitted.Frequently Asked QuestionsWill necessary training be provided to
entrepreneur after setting up VLSTL?Yes, training programme will be organised by state government and manufacturer for beneficiary
entrepreneur. Training will include topics such as how to collect sample using mobile application, sampling methodology, how to run
tests, maintenance of machines, how to use consumables, and how to generate Soil Health Cards using test results through SHC portal.
How will awareness be generated among farmers regarding SHC?Entrepreneurs will be trained for awareness generation of farmers
about fertiliser use and crop recommendation based on Soil health Card.On what basis will VLSTL provide recommendations?VLSTL
will generate customised soil nutrient recommendations based on analysis results. By considering the specific nutrient requirements of
different crops and the nutrient levels in the soil, these labs provide farmers with recommendations for fertiliser application.Are there
any additional incentives for certain genders, or certain caste/minority farmers?No, the scheme treats all farmers as equal,Can village
level STLs be set up by SHGs?Yes, VLSTLs can be set up by SHGs under The Rural Awareness Works Experience (RAWE)
programme, Krishi Sakhis, students of government schools, and agriculture graduates from SAUs, PACS, etc. The labs should be
operated by local youth.Is there a minimum education requirement for the entrepreneur setting up the VLSTL?Yes, the applicant should
be 10th pass with science and knowledge of computerHow much time will the approval from SLEC take?SLEC will finalise the
entrepreneurâ€™s proposals received from the District Level Executive Committee (DLEC). The entire procedure will take maximum
one month.Post approval from SLEC, how much time will it take for release of funds?State government will release financial assistance
to entrepreneurs within a week after approval of applicationWhen should the entrepreneur submit bills/receipts of procurement?
Entrepreneurs after receiving fund will submit receipts of procurement of lab equipment, consumables, etc. to DLEC within 15
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NowMinistry Of Agriculture and Farmers WelfareRKVY Soil Health and Fertility Village level Soil Testing
LabINMRKVYRural EntrepreneurSoil HealthSoil Testing LabDetailsBenefitsEligibilityApplication ProcessDocuments
RequiredFrequently Asked QuestionsVillage level labs can be set up by rural youth, village-level entrepreneurs, including SHGs set up
under The Rural Awareness Works Experience (RAWE) programme, Krishi Sakhis, students of government schools, and agriculture
graduates from SAUs, PACS, etc. The labs should be operated by local youth.Under the scheme, a one-time financial assistance of Rs
1.5 lakh will be given for establishment of VLSTL.ï»¿S. No,ComponentCost (Rs. lakhs)1Soil testing with reagents & sample shaker
machine with machine and AMC for one year1.002Distilled water, pH meter, Conductivity meter, Electronic balance, Glass-ware, filter-
papers, and other need-based consumables0.50ï»¿Total1.50ï»¿Payment to VLSTLs will be made through DBT mode (provision is to be
done by state).ï»¿The key objectives of the Mission are as follows:â€¢ Provide easy access to soil testing facilities for farmers at the
grassroot level, and offer affordable soil testing to farmers without the need for traveling long distances.â€¢ Provide farmers with timely
and accurate soil analysis results to enable them to make informed decision regarding fertiliser application and soil management
practices.â€¢ Facilitate customized soil nutrient recommendations based on test resultsâ€¢ Increase farmersâ€™ awareness about soil
health and the importance of soil testing.â€¢ Enable farmers to optimize their fertiliser use and minimise input costs, and hence avoid
under- or over- applicationâ€¢ Facilitate long-term soil health monitoring and planningâ€¢ Enable collection of soil data at local level.
This data may be used for conducting studies, formulating policies, developing region-specific agricultural interventions.â€¢ Increase
employment at village levelâ€¢ Strengthen soil testing laboratories in the countryOkWas this helpful?ShareNews and UpdatesNo new
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