A latest government study has revealed that the use of soil health card has helped growers reduce substantially the cost of production & achieve higher production, thus boosting farm income up to Rs 30,000 / acre, depending on the crop.   The study that was conducted by the National Productivity Council (NPC) in 76 districts of 19 states had covered 170 soil testing labs & 1,700 cultivators and was released on the completion of 5 year of the government scheme. Soil health card gives information to growers on nutrient status of their soil along with advice on appropriate dose of nutrients to be applied for improving its health as well as fertility.