Question

Which of the following is NOT an objective of establishing Soil Testing Projects at Village level under the Soil Health Management (SHM) Scheme?
1. To improve soil quality and profitability of farmers
2. Employment generation among rural youth
3. To improve timeliness in analysis of soil samples
4. To prevent soil erosion in villages

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : To prevent soil erosion in villages

The correct answer is To prevent soil erosion in villages.

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• Soil Health Management Scheme
  • Soil Health Management Scheme is one of the most important interventions under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture( NMSA).
  • The NMSA will be implemented during the 12th five-year plan with the objectives to make agriculture more productive, sustainable, and climate-resilient.
  • SHM aims at promoting Integrated Nutrient Management through judicious use of chemical fertilizers.
  • This scheme promoted by the Department of Agriculture and Co-operation under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' welfare.
  • Under SHM, the establishment of soil testing labs is one of the components which are mainly located at district/ block level.
  • The district-level Executive committee will be responsible for carrying forward the objectives of the scheme for project evaluation, implementation, and monitoring.
  • Its main objectives:

1. Strengthening of soil and fertilizer testing facilities to provide soil test-based recommendations to farmers for improving soil fertility.
2. Ensuring quality control requirements of fertilizers, bio-fertilizers, and organic fertilizers.
3. Upgradation of skill and knowledge of soil testing laboratory staff.
4. Promoting organic farming.
5. Employment generation for rural youth.