I. GENERAL INFORMATION
The Department of Soil Survey & Soil Conservation serves to provide sound soil and land resource information highlighting soil and water conservation needs for optimizing resource utilisation adopting scientific land use as per land capability for ensuring soil health. The soil and land resource inventory of each area carried out by the Department will provide necessary scientific database for adopting suitable soil and water conservation measures to prevent soil erosion, enhance ground water recharge and to synergise agricultural sector through enhancing productivity.
Under the Department of Soil Survey & Soil Conservation, the Soil Survey wing and the Soil Conservation wing are functioning with the following mandates.
a. The generation of scientific database on soil and land resources through various kinds of Soil Surveys for formulation and execution of developmental programmes at micro and macro level is a priority concern. Detailed Soil Survey of panchayats on cadastral basis to provide sound data base for execution of various developmental programmes and recommendations for sustainable agriculture consistent with soil and land characteristics and terrain features.
b. Various soil and water conservation programmes implemented by the Soil Conservation unit aims at the improvement of the local production environment of the concerned areas by providing the required basic infrastructure for controlling soil erosion, regulating water flow, promoting in situ conservation of water, moderation of floods and related damage, control of saline intrusion in drainage lines etc for facilitating increased productivity. Emphasis has been given on striving to rebuild the resource base of soil, water and vegetation cover while striving to generate and sustain economic and social well being of the community.
II. OFFICES UNDER THE DEPARTMENT AND THE NATURE OF ACTIVITY
Directorate of Soil Survey & Soil Conservation
The Department of Soil Survey and Soil Conservation has its headquarters at Thiruvananthapuram. The Directorate of Soil Survey and Soil Conservation is located in the 3rd and 4th floor of Centre Plaza Building at Vazhuthacaud, Thiruvananthapuram.
The Director is the Head of the department. He is assisted by the Additional Director, Soil Survey who supervises all soil survey activities and Additional Director, Soil Conservation who supervises Soil Conservation works in the State. He has also the Finance Officer and Administrative officer and other technical staff under him as listed below .
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No |
Name of post |
Number of posts |
|
1 |
Director |
1 |
|
2 |
Additional Director, Soil Survey |
1 |
|
3 |
Additional Director, Soil Conservation |
1 |
|
4 |
Deputy Director, Soil survey |
1 |
|
5 |
Deputy Director, Soil conservation |
1 |
|
6 |
Deputy Director, WGDP |
1 |
|
7 |
Assistant Director, Soil Survey |
3 |
|
8 |
Assistant Director, Soil Conservation |
3 |
|
9 |
Technical Assistant |
2 |
|
10 |
Research Assistant |
2 |
|
11 |
Soil Conservation officer |
3 |
|
12 |
Assistant Engineer |
3 |
|
13 |
Cartographer |
1 |
|
14 |
Draftsman/Surveyor |
5 |
|
15 |
Overseer |
3 |
|
16 |
Work Superintendent |
1 |
|
17 |
Blue printer |
1 |
|
18 |
Tracer |
1 |
Regional and District offices
There are offices in all districts under the department. Their contact address and phone numbers are listed below
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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM DISTRICT |
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|
1 |
Deputy Director Soil Survey |
0471 2469709 |
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2 |
Assistant Director (Soil Survey) |
0471 2478030 |
|
3 |
District Soil Conservation Officer, |
0471 2468237 |
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4 |
Assistant Director of Soil Conservation, |
0471 2732648 |
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KOLLAM DISTRICT |
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|
5 |
Assistant Director (Soil Survey), |
0474 2767121 |
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6 |
District Soil Conservation Officer, |
0474 2768816 |
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7 |
Deputy Director of Soil Conservation, |
0474 2475051 |
|
8 |
Assistant Director of Soil Conservation, |
0476 2837080 |
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PATHANAMTHITTA DISTRICT |
|
|
9 |
Assistant Director (Soil Survey) |
0468 2323105 |
|
10 |
District Soil Conservation Officer, |
0468 2224070 |
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KOTTAYAM DISTRICT |
|
|
11 |
Assistant Director (Soil Survey) |
0481 2300978 |
|
12 |
District Soil Conservation Officer, |
0481 2568519 |
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ALAPPUZHA DISTRICT |
|
|
13 |
Assistant Director (Soil Survey) |
0477 2236293 |
|
14 |
District Soil Conservation Officer, |
0477 2254927 |
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ERNAKULAM DISTRICT |
|
|
15 |
Assistant Director (Soil Survey) |
0484 2421509 |
|
16 |
District Soil Conservation Officer, |
0484 2423301 |
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IDUKKI DISTRICT |
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|
17 |
Assistant Director (Soil Survey) |
04862 228725 |
|
18 |
Assistant Director of Soil Conservation, |
0486 8273322 |
|
19 |
District Soil Conservation Officer, |
0486 2252650 |
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THRISSUR DISTRICT |
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|
20 |
Deputy Director Soil Survey |
0487 2323965 |
|
21 |
Assistant Director (Soil Survey) |
0487 2360426 |
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22 |
District Soil Conservation Officer, |
0487 2321296 |
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PALAKKAD DISTRICT |
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|
23 |
Assistant Director (Soil Survey) |
0491 2505455 |
|
24 |
District Soil Conservation Officer, |
0491 2505860 |
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MALAPPURAM DISTRICT |
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|
25 |
Assistant Director (Soil Survey) |
0483 2739001 |
|
26 |
District Soil Conservation Officer, |
0483 2767872 |
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KOZHIKODE DISTRICT |
|
|
27 |
Assistant Director (Soil Survey), |
0495 2371060 |
|
28 |
District Soil Conservation Officer, |
0495 2370790 |
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WAYANAD DISTRICT |
|
|
29 |
Assistant Director (Soil Survey) |
04936 246330 |
|
30 |
District Soil Conservation Officer, |
0493 6203756 |
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KANNUR DISTRICT |
|
|
31 |
Assistant Director (Soil Survey) |
0497 2712818 |
|
32 |
District Soil Conservation Officer, |
0497 2768260 |
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KASARAGOD DISTRICT |
|
|
33 |
Assistant Director (Soil Survey) |
04994 257450 |
|
34 |
District Soil Conservation Office |
|
Soil Conservation Offices
SL NO |
OFFICES |
CONTACT NO |
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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM DISTRICT |
|
|
1 |
Soil Conservation Officer, |
0471 2222712 |
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2 |
Soil Conservation Officer, |
0470 2675748 |
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KOLLAM DISTRICT |
|
|
3 |
Soil Conservation Officer, |
0474 2452828 |
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4 |
Soil Conservation Officer, |
0474 2535572 |
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PATHANAMTHITTA DISTRICT |
|
|
5 |
Soil Conservation Officer, |
0468 2322671 |
|
6 |
Soil Conservation Officer, |
0469 2602664 |
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KOTTAYAM DISTRICT |
|
|
7 |
Soil Conservation Officer, |
0484 2412892 |
|
8 |
Soil Conservation Officer, |
0482 2200492 |
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ALAPPUZHA DISTRICT |
|
|
9 |
Soil Conservation Officer, |
0477 2254927 |
|
10 |
Soil Conservation Officer, |
0479 2456552 |
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ERNAKULAM DISTRICT |
|
|
11 |
Soil Conservation Officer |
0484 2765327 |
|
12 |
Soil Conservation Officer, |
0485 2814939 |
|
|
IDUKKI DISTRICT |
|
|
13 |
Soil Conservation Officer, |
0486 2236396 |
|
14 |
Soil Conservation Officer, |
0486 9232157 |
|
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THRISSUR DISTRICT |
|
|
15 |
Soil Conservation Officer, |
0480 2707710 |
|
16 |
Soil Conservation Officer, |
0488 4235462 |
|
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PALAKKAD DISTRICT |
|
|
17 |
Soil Conservation Officer, |
0466 2248217 |
|
18 |
Soil Conservation Officer, |
0492 2223430 |
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MALAPPURAM DISTRICT |
|
|
19 |
Soil Conservation Officer, |
0483 2765963 |
|
20 |
Soil Conservation Officer, |
0493 3229727 |
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KOZHIKODE DISTRICT |
|
|
21 |
Soil Conservation Officer, |
0496 2515788 |
|
22 |
Soil Conservation Officer, |
0495 2223672 |
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WAYANAD DISTRICT |
|
|
23 |
Soil Conservation Officer, |
0493 5241482 |
|
24 |
Soil Conservation Officer, |
0493 6248270 |
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KANNUR DISTRICT |
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|
25 |
Soil Conservation Officer, |
0460 2200058 |
|
26 |
Soil Conservation Officer, |
0490 2341560 |
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KASARAGOD DISTRICT |
|
|
27 |
Soil Conservation Officer, |
04994 230353 |
|
28 |
Soil Conservation Officer |
0467 2209866 |
Soil Analytical Laboratories
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Sl no |
Offices |
Contact no |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Principal Soil Chemist Central Soil Analytical Lab Parottukonam, Nalanchira P.O Thiruvananthapuram - 695015 |
0471 2541776 |
|
2 |
Assistant Director (Soil Survey) IInd Floor, Laketh Building, Behind General Hospital, Doctor’s Lane, Pathanamthitta – 689 645 Soil and Plant health clinic attached to the District office |
0468 2323105 |
|
3 |
Senior Chemist Regional Soil Analytical Lab Thodankulangara Ward Kuruppan’s Building, AMC-XI/687 B Avalukunnu P.O., Alappuzha |
0477 2236294 |
|
4 |
Senior Soil Chemist Regional Soil Analytical Lab 2nd Block, Mini Civil Station, Chembookavu P.O. Thrissur – 680 020 |
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|
5 |
Senior Chemist Hi-Tech Soil Analytical Lab Ammu’s Complex, III Floor Kalpetta, Wayanad - 673121 |
04936 207750 |
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KASARAGOD DISTRICT |
|
|
6 |
Assistant Director (Soil Survey) Civil Station F Block Vidyanagar P.O., Kasargod – 671 123. Soil and Plant health clinic attached to the District office |
04994 257450 |
Activities at the Directorate of Soil survey and Soil Conservation
The Directorate functions as the center for administrative and technical activities of the department. The head office co-ordinates and monitors various soil survey and soil and water conservation activities carried out in the State.
Activities at the Regional soil survey offices/ Joint Director (Soil Conservation office)
There are two regional offices under Soil Survey viz. Office of the Deputy Director (Soil Survey), Southern Region, Thiruvananthapuram and Office of the Deputy Director (Soil Survey), Northern Region, Thrissur. They have supervisory control over seven offices each of northern and southern districts for planning and monitoring of schemes undertaken in each region.
Activities of the District Soil Survey offices and District Soil Conservation office
There are 14 Soil Survey District Offices, Major activities include
- Detailed Soil Survey of panchayats and watersheds
- User defined surveys
- Updation of MAM data of the district
- Sample collection and SHC distribution under various programmes
- Awareness generation on MAM app and soil health in the district
- Delineation, prioritization and codification of micro watersheds for different watershed based development programmes
- Acts as valuable extension center on soil based information to researchers, scientists, planners etc.
- Conduct of training programmes organized by the organisation within the district
There are 14 District Soil Conservation offices in the state. The major activities of the district offices are
- Coordinating and supervising all the activities of the Soil Conservation offices in the District.
- Identification and prioritization of watersheds area which requires immediate intervention
- Investigation, preparation and submission of realistic and need based project proposals
- Implementation of the sanctioned projects in a participatory manner
- Issue of work orders
- Super checking of completed works and technical scrutiny and counter signature of work bills
- Overall monitoring of activities in the district and ensuring timely completion of the projects
- Active involvement in all the activities of the District panchayat
- Imparting trainings for creating awareness regarding Eco restoration
- Member of various technical committees pertaining to Development and Eco restoration activities.
Besides these 14 offices, three Assistant Director offices are functioning at the special schemes areas for the protection of the catchment of reservoir Aruvikkara water supply scheme and Sasthamkotta and catchment of the Idukki reservoir at Kattappana in Idukki Districts. Five Assistant Director Offices are functioning at Wayanad under the River valley Project Kabini for carrying out Soil and water conservation works for the protection of the catchment of Kabini river. Presently these 5 offices are implementing soil and water conservation schemes sanctioned under various State and Central sector schemes.
Activities undertaken at Soil Conservation offices
Soil Conservation offices are the Grass root level functionaries involved in the implementation of watershed development projects and eco restoration activities
The main works implemented through the soil conservation offices are
- Investigation and formulation of need based projects, formulation of DPRs for the identified watershed projects in the area under their jurisdiction
- Field level implementation of sanctioned watershed projects with active peoples participation
- Motivating farmers for undertaking soil conservation activities
- Check measurement , technical scrutiny of the Measurement Books and processing of work bills
- Monitoring of progress of the schemes and timely completion of the projects, submission of the project completion reports
- Involvement of the activities of three tier panchayatiraj system
- Imparting trainings for creating awareness regarding Eco restoration
- Member of various technical committees pertaining to Development and Eco restoration activities
Activities undertaken in the Soil Analytical Laboratories
There are seven laboratories under the Soil Survey wing. Soil sample analysis of the soil samples are being carried out at the Central Soil Analytical Laboratory, Thiruvananthapuram, Regional Soil Analytical Laboratories at Alappuzha , Thrissur and Kozhikode, theSoil and Plant Health Clinics at Kasaragod and Pathanamthitta and the Hi-Tech lab at Kalpetta, Wayanad. Soil analysis is carried out for soil profile samples which act as supplementary data on soil profile characteristics. Surface sample analysis is undertaken for fertility studies including for preparation of soil health cards. Farmers samples are also analysed in the labs and fertility cards issued from the respective labs. Special user defined analysis is carried out for different users like academic scholars, research scientists etc.
III. PRESENT ACTIVITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT
SOIL CONSERVATION PROGRAMMES
The State Plan Schemes implemented by the Soil Conservation wing are as follows:
- Soil and Water Conservation on Watershed Basis (RIDF)-NABARD assisted
- Stabilisation of Landslide Areas
- Protection of Catchment of Reservoirs of Water Supply Schemes (PCRWSS)
- Training for departmental Staff and Others
- Training for departmental Staff and Others (Capital head)
- Application of Information Technology & Monitoring and Evaluation.
- Revival of traditional waterbodies
- Development of micro watersheds
- Participatory and sustainable micro watershed projects in 9 Local Self Government Institutions in Taliparamba Constituency in Kannur (NIDA assistance from NABARD)
1.Soil and Water Conservation on Watershed Basis (RIDF)-NABARD assisted
Head of account: 2402-00-102-86 PLAN
The Department has been implementing watershed projects/ Drainage and Flood protection schemes under Rural Infrastructure Development Project with NABARD assistance in the state since 1995-96. The main objective of the scheme is to bring in improved and sustainable agricultural production and productivity in identified watershed area by adopting soil and water conservation activities. These land development works aim to improve the local production environment by providing the required basic infrastructure for controlling soil erosion, regulating water flow, promoting in situ conservation of water, moderation of floods and related damage, control of saline intrusion in drainage lines etc for facilitating increased agricultural production and productivity.
The works proposed are Stone Pitched contour bunds, graded bunds, moisture conservation pits, staggered trenches, bit trenches for rainwater harvesting, water harvesting structures, Farm ponds, dug out ponds, retaining wall, check dams, sluice, ramp, agrostological measures, live fencing, Agro forestry etc. Activities proposed includes soil and water conservation measures in agricultural land, eco restoration measures and drainage line protection works. Thrust is given for execution of low cost ecofriendly conservation measures using locally available materials.
Department has so far taken up works under 586 projects, from RIDF 1 to 25 tranche, wherein 1.69 lakh hectare area has been protected expending Rs 389.58 crores. Works are now continuing in 59 projects from RIDF XXII to XXV tranche. Six projects worth Rs.9.75 crore has been sanctioned under RIDF XXVIII tranche for implementation in Alappuzha and Idukki districts.
2.Stabilisation of landslide areas
Head of account: 2402-00-102-87 PLAN
The Scheme envisages scientific Soil and Water Conservation/management for the stabilization/reclamation of the land slide prone/affected ecosystems in the hilly terrains of the State. It is proposed to undertake agronomic/ bioengineering interventions for the stabilisation and protection of landslide affected/ prone areas
3. Protection of Catchments of Reservoirs of Water Supply Schemes
Head of Account: 2402-00-102-88 PLAN
The scheme is being implemented in the Catchments of the reservoirs of Water Supply Schemes at Aruvikkara in Thiruvananthapuram District, Sasthamcotta in Kollam District and Peruvannamoozhi in Kozhikode district. The Project aims to check siltation in the reservoirs of the water supply projects.
4.Training for Departmental Staff and others
Head of Account: 2402-00-102-85 PLAN
The training and extension centre of the Department viz. Institute for Watershed Development and Management, Kerala (IWDM-K) at Chadayamangalam has emerged as a nodal agency for imparting trainings not just for lay implementers but also for policy makers as well. It also serves the Programme Study Centre (PSC) of IGNOU, one year Diploma course on Watershed Management is offered through the institutein collaboration with Department of Land Resources of GOI. The centre is also designated as the outreach centre of the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad and Extension Education Institute (EEI), Hyderabad.
5. Training for Departmental Staff and others(construction of Trainees hostel – Capital Head)
Head of Account: 4402-00-101-96 PLAN
6. Application of Information Technology & Monitoring and Evaluation
Head of Account: 2402-00-102-81 PLAN
In tune with the Government policy of making Kerala a Digitally Governed State, the Department of Soil Survey and Soil Conservation has started taking measures for the implementation of e-Office and e-Services in all its offices across the state. The scheme envisions the implementation of e-Office in all its offices across the state, offering e-Services to the citizens, strengthening the IT infrastructural facilities of the Department and strengthening the Monitoring & Evaluation Cell and IT cell in the Department.
7.Revival of traditional water bodies
Head of Account: 2402-00-102-78 PLAN
The project aims at the revival and development of the traditional waterbodies, springs and various drainage courses for augmenting ground water potential and mitigating the severity of drought faced by the agricultural sector.
8. Development of Micro watersheds
Head of Account : 2402-00-102-77 PLAN
The scheme aims at undertaking micro watershed based development through soil and water conservation activities in Taliparamba constituency of Kannur district and Kattakada constituency of Thiruvananthapuram district.
9.Participatory and sustainable micro watershed projects in 9 Local Self Government Institutions in Taliparamba Constituency in Kannur (NIDA assistance from NABARD)
Head of Account: 2402-00-102-76 PLAN
Government have accorded administrative sanction for Participatory and Sustainable Development of 09 micro watersheds in 9 local self-government institutes in Taliparamba legislative Assembly Constituency (LAC) in Kannur district-JALASAMRIDHI for a total financial outlay of Rs 63.88 crore availing NABARD NIDA assistance. Project aims to address the severe water scarcity in the area, by adopting sustainable development of soil and water resources on watershed basis.
Other activities
Rebuild Kerala Initiative (RKI) Schemes
A package of eco friendly conservation measures for the restoration of soil and water resources in 58000 hectare of land in the flood affected districts at an estimated cost of Rs 320 crore has been conceptualised by the department . As a first phase, sanction has been accorded for the ecorestoration of 22841hectare in Idukki, Wayanad, Thrissur, Alappuzha, Kozhikode, and Malappuram districts at an estimated cost of Rs 60.94 crore. The project will be implemented by the Department of Soil Survey & Soil Conservation with the active participation of local self-government department within a time frame of 2-3 years. The project aims to restore the degraded landscape worst affected in the floods of 2018& 2019 and bring forth resilience, through sustainable natural resource management practices with thrust on improving the soil health for agriculture development, reviving wetlands for flood cushioning,drainage improvement, slope stabilization, and landslide protection.
Project activities commenced during 2020-21. Project activities were taken up across 68 project sites falling under six districts. Department proposes to complete all projects sanctioned through Rebuild Kerala Initiative by March 2023.
In addition to the above, Comprehensive Drought Mitigation Project on watershed basis for Mullankolly, Pulpllally & Poothadi Panchayats of Wayanad District under Wayanad Package, Centrally Sponsored Schemes such as RKVY, PMKSY etc are also implemented by the Department. The district level officers are instrumental in implementing District panchayath schemes, Tribal development schemes etc with assistance from local bodies and other departments.
IV. OUR USERS
Soil survey and soil conservation department aids in planning, monitoring agricultural developmental schemes with special reference to soils. The offices serve as valuable extension center on soil based information to administrators, researchers, scientists, planners etc. The ultimate aim is to provide farmer centric information on soils of Kerala and provide ameliorative suggestions to improve production and productivity and sustain the same. Soil and water conservation activities are carried out by the department on watershed basis thus serving the watershed community.
V. JURISDICTION
The jurisdiction of the offices is given below.
|
Sl no |
Offices |
Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|
|
|
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM DISTRICT |
|
|
1 |
Directorate of Soil Survey & Soil conservation |
State-wide |
|
2 |
Assistant Director (Soil Survey) Thiruvananthapuram |
Thiruvananthapuram district |
|
3 |
Assistant Director of Soil Conservation, Aruvikkara Scheme, Thiruvananthapuram – 23 |
Vellanad, Nedumangad (part), Nedumangad municipality |
|
4 |
Principal Soil Chemist Central Soil Analytical Lab Thiruvananthapuram - 695015 |
State- wide laboratories |
|
5 |
Deputy Director Soil Survey (Southern Region), Thiruvananthapuram |
Southern districts |
|
6 |
District Soil Conservation Officer, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 043 |
Thiruvananthapuram district |
|
7 |
Soil Conservation Officer, Neyyattinkara P.O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695 121 |
Parasala, Perumkidavila, Nemom, Athiyanoor Vellanadu (part) blocks |
|
8 |
Soil Conservation Officer, ChandrikaBuilding Kizhake Road, Vamanapuram, Venjaramood Thiruvananthapuram – 695 607 |
Pothencode, Vamanapuram, Kilimanoor,Chirayinkeezhu, Varkala and Vellanadu (part) blocks |
|
|
KOLLAM DISTRICT |
|
|
9 |
Assistant Director (Soil Survey), Kollam – 691 001 |
Kollam district |
|
10 |
District Soil Conservation Officer, Kollam – 691 009 |
Kollam district |
|
11 |
Deputy Director of Soil Conservation, IWDMK – Chadayamangalam Near K.S.R.T.C Bus Stand Chadayamangalam Kollam – 691 534 |
Training only |
|
12 |
Assistant Director of Soil Conservation, Sasthamcotta, Kollam – 690 521 |
Sasthamcotta, Mynagapally, West kallada panchayat |
|
13 |
Soil Conservation Officer, Kottarakkara P.O., Kollam – 691 506 |
Kottarakkara, Vettikavala, Pathanapuram, Sasthamkotta, Anchal, Chadayamangalam, Chittumala block |
|
14 |
Soil Conservation Officer, Kottiyam P.O., Kollam – 691 571 |
Chavara, Ittikkara, Mukhathala, Ochira Block |
|
|
PATHANAMTHITTA DISTRICT |
|
|
15 |
Assistant Director (Soil Survey) Pathanamthitta – 689 645 |
Pathanamthitta district |
|
16 |
District Soil Conservation Officer, Pathanamthitta – 689 645 |
Pathanamthitta district |
|
17 |
Soil Conservation Officer, Thiruvalla |
Pulikeezhu, Mallappally, Ranni, Koyipuram block |
|
18 |
Soil Conservation Officer, Pathanamthitta – 689 101 |
Elanthoor, Konni, Pandalam, Parakkode, Kulanada Block |
|
|
KOTTAYAM DISTRICT |
|
|
19 |
Assistant Director (Soil Survey) Kottayam- 686 001 |
Kottayam district |
|
20 |
District Soil Conservation Officer, Kottayam – 686 002 |
Kottayam district |
|
21 |
Soil Conservation Officer, Changanassery P.O., Kottayam – 686 101 |
Kottayam, Changanassery, Kanjirapally taluk |
|
22 |
Soil Conservation Officer, Palai P.O., Kottayam – 686 575 |
Meenachil, Pala taluk |
|
|
ALAPPUZHA DISTRICT |
|
|
23 |
Assistant Director (Soil Survey) Alappuzha – 688 006 |
Alappuzha district |
|
24 |
District Soil Conservation Officer, Alappuzha – 688 001 |
Alappuzha district |
|
25 |
Senior Chemist Regional Soil Analytical Lab Alappuzha |
Alappuzha district & special schemes |
|
26 |
Soil Conservation Officer, Cherthala P.O., Alappuzha - 6880524 |
Chertala taluk, Kuttanad taluk, Ambalapuzha taluk |
|
27 |
Soil Conservation Officer, Chengannur P.O. Alappuzha - 689121 |
Karithakapally, Mavellikkara, Chenganoor taluks |
|
|
ERNAKULAM DISTRICT |
|
|
28 |
Assistant Director (Soil Survey) Ernakulam |
Ernakulam district |
|
29 |
District Soil Conservation Officer, Ernakulam – 682 030 |
Ernakulam district |
|
30 |
Soil Conservation Officer Kolencherry P.O. Ernakulam 0 682 311 |
Kanayanoor, Kunnathunad, Kochi and part of Paravoor Taluk |
|
31 |
Soil Conservation Officer, Moovattupuzha Ernakulam – 686 669 |
Aluva taluk, Muvattupuzha taluk, Kothamangalam taluk, part of Paravoor Taluk |
|
|
IDUKKI DISTRICT |
|
|
32 |
Assistant Director (Soil Survey) Idukki – 685 584 |
Idukki district |
|
33 |
Assistant Director of Soil Conservation, Idukki Project, Kattappana P.O., Idukki |
Kattappana, Azhutha, Idukki, Nedumkandam Block |
|
34 |
District Soil Conservation Officer, Moolamattom P.O., Idukki – 685 589 |
|
|
35 |
Soil Conservation Officer, Vazhathoppe Idukki – 685 602 |
Idukki (part), Nedumkandam (part), Devikulam, Adimali blocks |
|
36 |
Soil Conservation Officer, Peerumedu Idukki – 685 537 |
Azhutha (part), Elaamdesom, Idukki (part) Thodupuzha Blocks and Thodupuzha municipality |
|
|
THRISSUR DISTRICT |
|
|
37 |
Assistant Director (Soil Survey) Mini Civil Station Chembukkavu. P.O., Thrissur – 680 020 |
Thrissur district |
|
38 |
District Soil Conservation Officer, Ayyanthole P.O., Thrissur – 680 003 |
Thrissur district |
|
39 |
Senior Soil Chemist Regional Soil Analytical Lab 2nd Block, Mini Civil Station, Chembookavu P.O. Thrissur – 680 020 |
Thrissur district & special schemes |
|
40 |
Deputy Director Soil Survey (Northern Region) Mini Civil Station, 1st Floor Chembookavu P.O. Thrissur – 680 020 |
Seven northern districts |
|
41 |
Soil Conservation Officer, Chalakudy Thrissur – 680 307 |
Kodungalloor,Chalakudy and Mukundapuram taluk |
|
42 |
Soil Conservation Officer, Near Court Wadakkancherry P.O., Thrissur – 680 582 |
Thalapally, Chavakkad, thrissur |
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PALAKKAD DISTRICT |
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Assistant Director (Soil Survey) Civil Station (2nd Floor) Palakkad -678 001 |
Palakkad district |
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District Soil Conservation Officer, Palakkad – 678 001 |
Palakkad district |
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Soil Conservation Officer, Pallykkayttom East OttappalamP.O., Palakkad – 679 101 |
Tritala, Pattambi, Ottapalam, Sreekrishnapuram , Mannarkad, Palakkad, Attappadi |
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Soil Conservation Officer, Bank Road, Alathur Palakkad – 678 541 |
Alathur, Chitoor, Kollengode, Kuzhalmannam, Nemara, Malampuzha Blocks |
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MALAPPURAM DISTRICT |
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Assistant Director (Soil Survey) Malappuram – 676 505 |
Malappuram district |
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District Soil Conservation Officer, Manjeri Malappuram – 676 121. |
Malappuram district |
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Soil Conservation Officer, Manjeri Malappuram – 676 121 |
Areacode, manjeri, vengara, kondoty, Thirurangadi, Nilambur, thanur, malappuram Block |
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Soil Conservation Officer, Perinthalmanna P.O. Malappuram – 679 322 |
Perinthalmanna, Kuttippuram, Mankada,Tirur, Ponnani, Wandoor, Perumpadappu likavu Blocks |
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KOZHIKODE DISTRICT |
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Assistant Director (Soil Survey), Kozhikode– 673 020 |
Kozhikodedistrict |
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Senior Chemist Regional Soil Analytical Lab Kozhikode- 673020 |
Kozhikodedistrict & special schemes |
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District Soil Conservation Officer, Kozhikode– 673 020 |
Kozhikodedistrict |
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Soil Conservation Officer, Vadakara Kozhikode– 673 325 |
Vadakara, Tuneri, Kunnumel, Thodannur, Melady, Perambra, Panthalayini (Part) Block |
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Soil Conservation Officer, Thamarassery Kozhikode– 673 525 |
Balussery,Chelannoor, koduvally, Kozhikode, kunnamamangalam ,Panthalayini ( Part) Block |
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WAYANAD DISTRICT |
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Assistant Director (Soil Survey) Meenangadi P.O. Wayanad – 673 591 |
Wayanad district |
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District Soil Conservation Officer, Wayanad – 673 122 |
Wayanad district |
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Senior Chemist Hi-Tech Soil Analytical Lab Kalpetta, Wayanad - 673121 |
Wayanad district & special schemes |
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Soil Conservation Officer, Mananthavady (PO) Wayanad – 670 645 |
Manathavady and Panamaram Block |
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Soil Conservation Officer, Meenangadi Wayanad – 673 591 |
Sulthan Bathery and Kalpetta Block |
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KANNUR DISTRICT |
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Assistant Director (Soil Survey) Kannur – 670 002 |
Kannur district |
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District Soil Conservation Officer, Civil Station P.O., Kannur – 670 002 |
Kannur district |
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Soil Conservation Officer, Thaliparamba, Kannur – 670 141 |
Pannayannor, Thaliparambu, Kalliyasseri, Irikkur, Kannur blocks |
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Soil Conservation Officer, Thalassery P.O., Kannur – 670 101 |
Edakkadu, Thalassery, Kuthuparambu, Panoor, Iritty, Peravoor blocks |
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KASARAGOD DISTRICT |
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Assistant Director (Soil Survey) Civil Station F Block Vidyanagar P.O., Kasargod – 671 123. |
Kasaragod district |
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District Soil Conservation Office Kasaragod 671 123 |
Kasaragod district |
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Soil Conservation Officer, Kasargod – 671 121 |
Manjeswaram, Kasargode, taluk |
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Soil Conservation Officer Kanhangad P.O., Kasargod – 671 315 |
Hosdurg, Vellarikundu taluk |
VI. Services rendered to citizens
Soil survey serves the farming community through inventorization of soil and land resources of a tract, providing suggestions for betterment of agriculture with special reference to natural resource management. Soil health cards are issued to individual farmers on per plot basis based on soil fertility tests. The State Soil Museum and State information Centre serves as a centralized repository on soils of Kerala. Soil and water conservation activities are implemented in the farmers field directly on watershed basis.
VII. Criticisms and suggestions
Any criticisms can be mailed to Director, Dept of Soil Survey and Soil Conservation, Centre Plaza buildings, Vazhuthacaud, Thiruvananatahpuram-14
