ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science, Bhopal has developed a mini laboratory `Mridaparikshak' that
can estimate 10 important soil parameters viz., pH, EC, organic carbon, available nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulphur, zinc, iron and boron.
This is a digital mobile quantitative soil test minilab to provide soil testing service at farmers' doorstep. It is compatible with soil health card. `Mridaparikshak' comes with smart soil-pro, an instrument for determining soil parameters and displaying of fertilizer nutrient recommendations.
The results of `Mridaparikshak' can be disseminated quickly to farmers via SMS. The soil test reports can also be saved in the minilab. It can be operated by young educated farmers/rural youth (12th Pass) with a short training.