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India’s First Soil Texture Map by NBSS&LUP: Key Notes

25 August 20261 min read
AGRICULTURE & RURALIndia’s First SoilTexture Map byNBSS&LUP: KeyNotes25 August 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

An ICAR institute marked its 50th Foundation Day at Nagpur by presenting the country’s first soil texture map, released in July 2026.

Key facts

  • Developer: NBSS&LUP, an ICAR institute; director Dr. N.G. Patil.
  • Detail: hectare-level soil information.
  • AI fills gaps where direct soil sampling is not available.
  • Institute: set up in 1976, headquartered at Nagpur, Maharashtra.

About soil texture

Soil texture is the share of sand, silt and clay. It shapes water-holding capacity, drainage, aeration and crop suitability.

Uses

  • Crop planning and irrigation management.
  • Precision agriculture and land-use planning.

Test yourself

1. Which institute announced India's first Soil Texture Map during its 50th Foundation Day?

NBSS&LUP, an ICAR institute, announced the map.

2. Soil texture refers to the proportion of which components in the soil?

Texture is the proportion of sand, silt and clay.

3. Where is the headquarters of NBSS&LUP, the developer of India's first Soil Texture Map?

NBSS&LUP is headquartered in Nagpur, Maharashtra.

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