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Field	Value
Data last updated	February 24, 2026
Metadata last updated	March 3, 2026
Created	February 19, 2026
Format	CSV
License	Open Data Commons Attribution License
Data extraction page	https://soilhealth.dac.gov.in/nutrient-dashboard
Data insights	The Soil Nutrient Analysis dataset reveals important insights into the fertility status and nutrient imbalances of Indian soils. The data often highlight widespread deficiencies in nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, and micro-nutrients like zinc and boron, which significantly limit crop productivity. Soil health indicators such as low organic carbon content point toward challenges associated with soil degradation, overuse of chemical fertilizers, and inadequate organic matter recycling.Spatial patterns show region-specific nutrient deficiencies for example, micronutrient shortages in eastern states, phosphorus deficiency in central India, and salinity/alkalinity challenges in arid regions. These insights support development of location specific fertilizer recommendations, improved nutrient management plans, and precision agriculture strategies. The Soil Nutrient Analysis dataset also guides policy interventions aimed at optimizing fertilizer subsidies, promoting soil amendments like compost and green manure, and strengthening India's long term soil health and sustainable agriculture goals.
Data last updated	26-08-2025
Data retreival date	05-09-2025
Datastore active	True
District no	738
Frequency	Yearly
Gp no	0
Granularity	Village
Has views	True
Id	024cf507-4281-4c89-a40e-37b5add3a4df
Idp ready	True
Indicators	['Value']
Lgd mapping	yes
Mapping status	100
Methodology	The Soil Health Card (SHC) data is collected under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoAFW) through a structured process involving soil sampling, laboratory testing, and digitization. Soil samples are collected from farms on a grid-based sample collection system typically 2.5 hectares for irrigated land and 10 hectares for rainfed land to ensure representative coverage. Trained field teams collect samples from various depths following standardized protocols issued by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare. These samples are analyzed in state-approved Soil Testing Laboratories (STLs) using chemical and instrumental analysis to measure key parameters such as macro and micro nutrients (N, P, K, S, Zn, Fe, Mn, Cu, B), pH, EC, organic carbon, and other soil health indicators. All results are uploaded to the central SHC digital portal, where data undergoes verification and quality control by agricultural officers before Soil Health Cards are generated for individual farmers. This process ensures uniformity, comparability, and scientific accuracy across all Indian states and UTs.
No indicators	1
Package id	9f3010cc-1d5b-48ec-83f0-62d78238523c
Position	0
Size	1.2 GiB
Sku	moafw-soil_health_card-vl-yr-abc
State	active
States uts no	32
Tehsil no	6,585
Url type	upload
Years covered	2023 - 2025
Methodology	The Soil Health Card (SHC) data is collected under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoAFW) through a structured process involving soil sampling, laboratory testing, and digitization. Soil samples are collected from farms on a grid-based sample collection system typically 2.5 hectares for irrigated land and 10 hectares for rainfed land to ensure representative coverage. Trained field teams collect samples from various depths following standardized protocols issued by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare. These samples are analyzed in state-approved Soil Testing Laboratories (STLs) using chemical and instrumental analysis to measure key parameters such as macro and micro nutrients (N, P, K, S, Zn, Fe, Mn, Cu, B), pH, EC, organic carbon, and other soil health indicators. All results are uploaded to the central SHC digital portal, where data undergoes verification and quality control by agricultural officers before Soil Health Cards are generated for individual farmers. This process ensures uniformity, comparability, and scientific accuracy across all Indian states and UTs.
Indicators	['Value']
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Granularity Level	Village
Data Extraction Page	https://soilhealth.dac.gov.in/nutrient-dashboard
Data Retreival Date	05-09-2025
Data Last Updated	26-08-2025
Sku	moafw-soil_health_card-vl-yr-abc
Dataset Frequency	Yearly
Years Covered	2023 - 2025
No of States/UT(s)	32
No of Districts	738
No of Tehsils/blocks	6585
No of Gram Panchayats	0
Additional Information
Number of Indicators	1
Insights from the dataset	The Soil Nutrient Analysis dataset reveals important insights into the fertility status and nutrient imbalances of Indian soils. The data often highlight widespread deficiencies in nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, and micro-nutrients like zinc and boron, which significantly limit crop productivity. Soil health indicators such as low organic carbon content point toward challenges associated with soil degradation, overuse of chemical fertilizers, and inadequate organic matter recycling.Spatial patterns show region-specific nutrient deficiencies for example, micronutrient shortages in eastern states, phosphorus deficiency in central India, and salinity/alkalinity challenges in arid regions. These insights support development of location specific fertilizer recommendations, improved nutrient management plans, and precision agriculture strategies. The Soil Nutrient Analysis dataset also guides policy interventions aimed at optimizing fertilizer subsidies, promoting soil amendments like compost and green manure, and strengthening India's long term soil health and sustainable agriculture goals.
IDP Ready	Yes
LGD Mapping	Yes
Mapping Status %	100
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