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RKVY National Project on Soil Health and Fertility

“Navigating the Government Connect: Unlock Grants, Subsidies, Policy Alignment & Zero-Cost Growth Opportunities”

Budget 2025-26: MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE; DEMAND NO. 1; Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare…

RKVY: National Project on Soil Health and Fertility:

OUTPUT: 1.Increased Soil health card issued/generated and awareness to farmers.

1.1 Number of Soil health card issued/generate d (in Lakh)- 50

1.2 Number of Participating Schools under School Soil Health Programme- 1020

OUTCOME: 1.Increased number of farmers/students

1.1 Number of farmers trained (Lakh) - 50

1.2 Number of Students Trained 1,00,000

National Soil Health Mission: Startup Integration Blueprint

Scheme Snapshot (2024-25 Targets)

Parameter Target Startup Opportunity

Soil Health Cards (SHCs) 50 lakh AI-powered soil analytics

Farmer Training 50 lakh Digital soil health literacy

School Engagement 1,020 schools Gamified soil education

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Part 1: Startup Solutions with High Subsidy Potential

1. Next-Gen Soil Health Tech

*(Eligible for 50-75% Subsidy)*

Innovation Tech Specs Revenue Model

Handheld Soil Scanners NIR spectroscopy + instant NPK results ₹50/test (vs. ₹200 lab fees)

AI Soil Advisory Satellite + sensor data → customized recommendations ₹100/acre/season SaaS

Blockchain SHCs Tamper-proof digital cards with 3-year history Premium ₹200/farmer for export compliance

2. Education & Outreach

• School Kits: "Soil Detective" mini-labs (₹5k/school, 100% CSR funding)

• Farmer Training: AR-based soil workshops (₹250/session per village)

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Part 2: Founder’s Execution Roadmap

Phase 1: Pilot (0-6 Months)

1. Partner with KVKs to access:

o 10 lakh soil test results (training data for AI models)

o 500 demo farms for field validation

2. Onboard Schools: Tie-up with NCERT’s "Soil Health Week" program

Phase 2: Scale (6-18 Months)

Activity Govt Support Startup Cost

1 lakh SHCs ₹25/test subsidy ₹5 lakh tech cost

500 Schools Free teacher training ₹10 lakh kit production

Phase 3: Monetization

• B2B Data Sales: Fertilizer companies pay ₹50-100/acre for micronutrient maps

• Premium SHCs: Export-grade certificates (₹300/farmer)

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Part 3: Financial Viability

Handheld Scanner Business (100 Units)

Item Cost Subsidy Profit

Scanner ₹75,000 ₹50,000 ₹15,000/unit

Tests/Day 50 tests ₹25/test ₹1,250/day

ROI: 6 months at 50% utilization

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Part 4: Compliance Simplified

Documentation Checklist:

1. ICAR Validation Report (For new devices)

2. MoU with State Soil Testing Labs

3. Student Participation Certificates (For school programs)

Approval Process:

• Fast-Track (30 days) for startups with existing FPO partnerships

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Part 5: Risk Mitigation

Risk Solution

Data Accuracy Cross-validate with STL (Soil Testing Lab) results

Farmer Adoption Bundle with PM-KISAN installment reminders

Device Maintenance WhatsApp-based troubleshooting with KVKs

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Pro Tips:

1. Stack Schemes: Combine with PKVY for organic soil maps (2x subsidy)

2. Carbon Credits: Earn ₹1k/acre for carbon sequestration recommendations

3. Export Linkage: Certify soils for EU organic compliance

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Immediate Next Steps:

1. Access Soil Health Data → SHC Portal

2. Apply for ICAR Validation → Fast-track process for startups

3. Connect to School Nodal Officers → Priority states list available