Gandhinagar, Feb. 18 -- The Gujarat government on Tuesday implemented farmer-centric schemes aimed at increasing agricultural productivity and enhancing their income.

As part of these efforts, the Soil Health Card (SHC) Yojana, launched with the motto 'Swasth Dhara, Khet Hara,' and has benefited 2.15 crore farmers in Gujarat.

Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, launched the Soil Health Card Yojana in 2003-04 when he was the chief minister of the state. Gujarat became the first state in the country to implement this initiative, recognizing the crucial role of soil health in agricultural sustainability. To promote awareness about the Soil Health Card (SHC) Scheme and its benefits, India observes Soil Health Card Day every year on February 19....