Development Department 
ACTIVITIES OF SOIL TESTING AND RECLAMATION UNIT
| S.NO. | SERVICES/FACILITIES | PROCEDURE TO PROCURE | TIME | REMARKS(WHOM TO CONTACT) |
| 1. | Testing of Soil samples for fertility status Providing Soil testing health card | Soil samples are collected by extension staff posted in different blocks and sent for testing to the laboratory. The facilities are provided free of cost except a nominal fee of Rs. 20 per sample from farm house owners and D.plots beneficiaries. | Testing results given within 10-15 days or earlier in case of samples received by farmers directly. | Asstt. Soil Chemist, Soil Testing & Reclamation Unit, Main Delhi Bawana Road, Barwala, Delhi-39. |
| 2. | Testing of water samples for suitability for irrigation of diffferent crops | Soils and water samples are also directly received at the laboratory | -do- | |
| 3. | Recommendation of fertilizers, manures for cultivation and soil ameliorants for reclamation of saline alkaline soils | Immediately as and when farmers approached to the lab. | ||
| 4. | Distribution of soil ameliorants like gypsum, zinc, dhaincha and organic manure for reclamation through blocks | Soil ameliorants gypsum, zinc, dhaincha and organic manure are distributed for reclamation of saline & alkali soils through blocks as per the recommendation of soil test reports | ||
| 5. | Arrangement of Kisan Gosthies in block levels | Arranged by ASC | ||
| 6. | Spot guidance to farmers about problems soils | Arranged by ASC | ||
| 7. | Arrangement of Kisan Gosthies, seminar /workshops at IARI providing free boarding / lodging and conveyance charges to farmers | Arranged by ASC | ||
| 8. | Providing fertility map / chart in lab as well as blocks | Display in lab as well as block offices |