Haryana Launches ‘Har Khet-Swasth Khet’ to Boost Soil Health

The Haryana government has launched the ‘Har Khet - Swasth Khet’ campaign to improve soil quality and promote sustainable agriculture. Under this initiative, 70 lakh soil samples have been collected across the state, with testing completed for 55 lakh samples. So far, 86 lakh Soil Health Cards have been distributed to farmers, providing them with accurate information on soil fertility and nutrients. The government has established 17 permanent and 54 mini laboratories to facilitate soil and water testing. Through this digital initiative, farmers can also track their land’s soil health online.

The Haryana government now operates the ‘Har Khet-Swasth Khet’ campaign to manage soil quality and promote lasting agricultural practices in all agricultural fields. The state government intends to conduct regular soil sample analysis from every acre of land during the following 3-4 years for farmers to gain knowledge from Soil Health Cards.

Key Highlights of the Campaign

Soil Sample Collection & Soil Health Cards

• A complete soil testing process will take place across the entire farmland territory throughout the state.

• The total number of collected soil samples reaches 70 lakh.

• Testing of 55 lakh samples is complete and personnel distributed 86 lakh Soil Health Cards across the state.

• The rest of the samples continue undergoing analysis.

Infrastructure for Soil and Water Testing

• Haryana ministers introduced seventeen permanent laboratories for soil and water testing spread throughout all areas of the state.

• The development of 54 small-scale testing facilities occurred throughout various market locations.

• The educational network now exposes students to soil tests using one of the 240 mini-laboratories that operate in secondary schools and colleges across the state.

Digital Initiatives & Monitoring

• The 'Har Khet-Swasth Khet' portal served as a dedicated platform for easy farmer access to soil testing data when it was launched in 2022.

• Through this portal, users can track soil health patterns along with gaining knowledge about their lands' fertility level.

Recognition & Awards

• Soil Health Card Project received the gold medal from Skoch Group in 2022 due to its significant contribution to sustainable farming practices.

Pesticide Residue Monitoring

• Two laboratories in Sirsa and Karnal monitor pesticide residues in soil, water, fruits, and vegetables.

• The analysis of 3,640 pesticide residue samples took place in 2023-24.

Government’s Vision for Farmers

• Soil testing through scientific methods will provide farmers with proper fertilizer guidance as well as suggestions for improved crop yields.

• The Haryana government currently focuses on giving farmers precise soil health data to accomplish sustainable farming objectives.

Conclusion

The 'Har Khet-Swasth Khet' initiative represents a key advancement that provides proper soil health while raising farm yields and defending environmental stability. Through Soil Health Cards together with modern testing equipment, Haryana gives farmers the power to base their decisions on data which brings them better results in agricultural development.