Concept:The Soil Health Card (SHC) scheme is a flagship program to improve soil fertility and promote balanced fertilizer use.
Key Fact:The SHC scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
Explanation:Launched in February 2015, the scheme provides farmers with a card showing soil nutrient status and fertilizer recommendations.
Soil samples are collected (2.5 ha for irrigated, 10 ha for rainfed areas) and tested in labs.
The cards help farmers use fertilizers wisely, reduce chemical overuse, and improve long-term soil health.
The scheme covers all states and union territories, distributing millions of cards.
Answer:C. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA & FW)