Purulia Farmers Get Free Soil Health Cards: Boost for Modern Agriculture

• Government launches 'Soil Health Cards' initiative for farmers in Purulia, emphasizing soil health as crucial as human health.
• Mobile soil testing camps, a joint effort by West Bengal Government's WBADMIP project and 'Lok Kalyan Parishad' with IFFCO's technical aid, are active across Purulia.
• Camps in Joypur, Arsha, Balarampur, and Jhalda Block No. 2 collect soil samples, testing pH, phosphate, and potash levels.
• Agricultural experts train farmers on optimal irrigation and fertilizer use based on soil type; 300 farmers already received cards.
• The initiative aims to reduce fertilizer waste, increase crop yield, and promote modern, sustainable agriculture, offered completely free of charge.