Found in the Deccan Plateau, parts of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka, black soil is rich in minerals such as iron, alumina, and lime. It is highly fertile and supports the ...

Alluvial Soil: Alluvial soil is one of the most prevalent soil types in India and is found in regions with rivers and floodplains. It is rich in organic matter and nutrients, making it highly fertile.

Now, the exercise is on to prepare the soil fertility maps block-wise and install them in 12581 villages of 150 blocks in the State, said Pannu. He informed that soil fertility has been checked for ...