Karnataka Government launches Krishi Sanjeevani Vans to test soil, water

The Chief Minister of Karnataka, B.S. Yediyurappa flagged off 40 Krishi Sanjeevani vans in Bengaluru. These vans have been launched by the state Agriculture Department with Central assistance under National Krishi Vikas Yojana to take up this novel programme.

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The objective of the initiative:

To take labs to the agriculture fields, study the conditions and address the needs of the farmers about pest control, the fertility of the soil, weeds and suitable crops in the existing conditions so that farmers get support for their farming techniques.
Depending on the soil, water and pests inflicting the crops, the Agriculture Department personnel can suggest remedies.

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