Soil Conservation

Name of the Office and Full address

DISTRICT SOIL CONSERVATION OFFICE, KASARAGOD
CIVIL STATION F BLOCK, VIDYANAGAR.P.O, PIN 671123
PHONE: 04994 256658 E mail Id: distsoilksd[at]gmail[dot]com

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Brief description of the Department

SOIL SURVEY & SOIL CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT
The Department of Soil Survey & Soil Conservation is the nodal department for the conservation and management of the precious soil and water resources of Kerala.  The department not only provides scientific database on the soil and land resources of the state for developing suitable soil and land management practices but also implements a variety of projects aimed at conserving and managing these natural resources which is vital for ensuring sustainable development and food security of the state.

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Department website

www.keralasoils.gov.in

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District Level Offices

DISTRICT SOIL CONSERVATION OFFICE

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District Level Officers
a)Name of the Officer
b)Designation
c)Contact No.(Mobile No)

ASHOK KUMAR.V.M
DISTRICT SOIL CONSERVATION OFFICER
9446282228

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Sub Offices

1.SOIL CONSERVATION OFFICE, KASARAGOD
2.SOIL CONSERVATION OFFICE, KANHANGAD

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Sub Offices
a)Name of the Officer
b)Designation
c)Contact No.(Mobile No)

1.SURAJ.S.ADIYOLSOIL CONSERVATION OFFICER
9446879232

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Main Schemes
a.Schemes

Description about Scheme

1.Soil & water conservation on watershed basis-RIDF(NABARD Assisted)
2.Soil conservation work in Scheduled Tribe colonies
Land development works for agriculture activities. Stone pitched bunding, contour terracing, etc. and stream bank protection work on priority watershed areas.
Resolution from farmers, local bodies etc. are considered for selecting the project area. 10% beneficiary contribution is insisted for the implementation of land development works of individuals and 5% for community works.