1. Outcome of Discussions on Soil Health by STCR/STFRS
Working Group 2
NeGP – A

2. STCR based model has been implemented in Maharashtra
Would be extended to 15 States by 31st August 2014
Statewise recommendations to be finalised by NIC Pune & IISS Bhopal
Workflow and database fields of West Bengal including input and output screens for the SHC application to be circulated to all States
Integration of existing data from States who want to continue using their own system so that the entire data will be at one place

3. Uniform software for all States
On selection of an area, software should decide on STCR or STCR-FYM or STFRS
Multiple options for collection of data (soil samples) and record
Types of Labs to appear from a drop down list
District /Sub-District/Village Codes to be populated for the nation so that previous data can be entered for Fertility Maps
List of source of samples to be standardised

4. Facility to enter multiple Khasra/Plot numbers
UNITS of application of fertlisers and recommendations by the software may be fixed by choice for example: kg/tonne/quintals per ha/acre/bigha
Census codes to be used
Blocks to mapped with NARP zones
SAU’s should be involved for vetting the outcome of methods applicable for soil testing
Data on soil types and texture to be collected and made available as basic/master data

5. Provision should also exist to upload data in offline mode where Internet connectivity isn’t available so that data may be uploaded when connectivity is available – a problem that may be looked into.
SAUs should be involved in the development of software and should also be vetted by IISS
The application should be user friendly – reduce keyboard fatigue

6. S
Availability of Core Competency in the area
Success stories available
Upbeat farming and research communities
Plagued with internal operating problems –
Ill equipped laboratories
Negative attitude
Demoralised staff
Weak image
Underutilised facilities W
Strong will to introduce ICT in Soil Testing
Growth of awareness on Soil Testing and its usefulness
To serve or cater to new segments
Turf wars
Disruptions – through preemptive designs
Unavailability of ICT with Internet connectivity
Unskilled manpower at work O T

7. Action Plan: Fixation of Strategy for Development and Deployment
Identification of the Scope of Activities for execution
Identification of Resources as per the Scope
Fixation of Time Frame as per the Scope
Estimation of expenditure for deployment of resources within the time frame
Official responsible for implementation of this service at a location should not be moved out or transferred
The official be so chosen that he/she is sufficiently away from superannuation