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 .

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

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM DISTRICT

 

1

Deputy Director Soil Survey
(Southern Region)
H.H.Princess Lekshmi Bhai Trust Building,
II Floor, Fort P.O, Thiruvananthapuram - 695023

0471 2469709

2

Assistant Director (Soil Survey)
H.H.Princess Lekshmi Bhai Trust Building,
 II Floor, Fort P.O, Thiruvananthapuram - 695023

0471 2478030

3

District Soil Conservation Officer,
A Block, 4th Floor, F-5,
Civil Station, Kudappanakkunnu,
Thiruvananthapuram – 695 043

0471 2468237

4

Assistant Director of Soil Conservation,
Aruvikkara Scheme,
H.H.Princess Lekshmi Bhai Trust Building,
II Floor, Fort P.O, Thiruvananthapuram - 695023

0471 2732648

 

KOLLAM DISTRICT

 

5

Assistant Director (Soil Survey),
Mullathara Appartment,
Jawahar Junction,
Kollam – 691 001

0474 2767121

6

District Soil Conservation Officer,
Ravi Chambers, Thamarakkulam,
Near Benziger Hospital, Kollam

0474 2768816

7

Deputy Director of Soil Conservation,
IWDMK – Chadayamangalam
Near K.S.R.T.C Bus Stand Chadayamangalam
Kollam – 691 534

0474 2475051

8

Assistant Director of Soil Conservation,
Sasthamcotta, Kollam – 690 521

0476 2837080

 

PATHANAMTHITTA DISTRICT

 

9

Assistant Director (Soil Survey)
Ist  Floor, Mannil Regency,
College Road,
Pathanamthitta – 689 645

0468 2323105

10

District Soil Conservation Officer,
MTS Commercial Complex,
Stadium Junction,
Pathanamthitta – 689 645

0468 2224070

 

KOTTAYAM DISTRICT

 

11

Assistant Director (Soil Survey)
3rd floor, A block,
Mini Civil Station
Kottayam- 686 001

0481 2300978

12

District Soil Conservation Officer,
District Panchayath Building
Collectorate P.O.
Kottayam – 686 002

0481 2568519

 

ALAPPUZHA DISTRICT

 

13

Assistant Director (Soil Survey)
Thondankulangara Ward,
Avalukunnu P.O.,
Alappuzha – 688 006

0477 2236293

14

District Soil Conservation Officer,
District Panchayath Building,
3rd Floor, Collectorate P.O.,
Alappuzha – 688 001

0477 2254927

 

ERNAKULAM DISTRICT

 

15

Assistant Director (Soil Survey)
Ernakulam,
Old Block, 3rd Floor,
Civil Station, Kakkanad,
Kochi-30

0484 2421509

16

District Soil Conservation Officer,
Civil Station,
Kakkanad P.O.,
Ernakulam – 682 030

0484 2423301

 

IDUKKI DISTRICT

 

17

Assistant Director (Soil Survey)
Tharaniyil Building.
Thodupuzha P.O.,
Idukki – 685 584

04862 228725

18

Assistant Director of Soil Conservation,
Idukki Project,
Kalayathinal Building,
Parakadavu, Kattappana P.O.,
Idukki

0486 8273322

19

District Soil Conservation Officer,
Moolamattom P.O.,
Idukki – 685 589

0486 2252650

 

THRISSUR DISTRICT

 

20

Deputy Director Soil Survey
(Northern Region)
Mini Civil Station, 1st Floor
Chembookavu P.O., Thrissur – 680 020

0487 2323965

21

Assistant Director (Soil Survey)
Mini Civil Station
Chembukkavu. P.O.,
Thrissur – 680 020

0487 2360426

22

District Soil Conservation Officer,
District Panchayath Office Building,
Ayyanthole P.O.,
Thrissur – 680 003

0487 2321296

 

PALAKKAD DISTRICT

 

23

Assistant Director (Soil Survey)
Civil Station (2nd Floor)
Palakkad -678 001

0491 2505455

24

District Soil Conservation Officer,
Civil Station,
Palakkad – 678 001

0491 2505860

 

MALAPPURAM DISTRICT

 

25

Assistant Director (Soil Survey)
Civil Station, B3 Block,
Ground Floor,
Malappuram – 676 505

0483 2739001

26

District Soil Conservation Officer,
Industrial – Estate Road,
Manjeri 
Malappuram – 676 121.

0483 2767872

 

KOZHIKODE DISTRICT

 

27

Assistant Director (Soil Survey),
Civil Station B Block
5th Floor,
Kozhikode– 673 020

0495 2371060

28

District Soil Conservation Officer,
Civil Station P.O.,
C Block, 5th Floor,
Kozhikode– 673 020

0495 2370790

 

WAYANAD DISTRICT

 

29

Assistant Director (Soil Survey)
Meenangadi P.O.
Wayanad – 673 591

04936 246330

30

District Soil Conservation Officer,
North KalpettaP.O.,
Civil Station, Wayanad – 673 122

0493 6203756

 

KANNUR DISTRICT

 

31

Assistant Director (Soil Survey)
Civil Station F Block
2nd Floor, Kannur – 670 002

0497 2712818

32

District Soil Conservation Officer,
Civil Station P.O.,
Kannur – 670 002

0497 2768260

 

KASARAGOD DISTRICT

 

33

Assistant Director (Soil Survey)
Civil Station F Block
Vidyanagar P.O.,
Kasargod – 671 123.

04994 257450

34

District Soil Conservation Office
F-Block, Civil Station,
Vidyanagar P.O.
Kasaragod -671 123

 

 

Soil Conservation Offices


SL NO

OFFICES

CONTACT NO

 

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM DISTRICT

 

1

Soil Conservation Officer,
Mini Civil Station, Neyyattinkara P.O.,
Thiruvananthapuram – 695 121

0471 2222712

2

Soil Conservation Officer,
Mini Civil Station
Kilimanoor
Thiruvananthapuram – 695 601

0470 2675748

 

KOLLAM DISTRICT

 

3

Soil Conservation Officer,
Kottarakkara P.O.,
Kollam – 691 506

0474 2452828

4

Soil Conservation Officer,
Ravi Chambers, Thamarakulam, Near Benziger Hospital, Kollam

0474 2535572

 

PATHANAMTHITTA DISTRICT

 

5

Soil Conservation Officer,
MTS Commercial Complex, Stadium Junction
Pathanamthitta – 689 645

0468 2322671

6

Soil Conservation Officer,
Railway station PO,  Thiruvalla
Pathanamthitta – 689 101

0469 2602664

 

KOTTAYAM DISTRICT

 

7

Soil Conservation Officer,
Municipal Stadium Building,
Near Revenue Tower, Changanassery P.O.,
Kottayam – 686 101

0484 2412892

8

Soil Conservation Officer,
Mini Civil Station, Palai P.O.,
Kottayam – 686 575

0482 2200492

 

ALAPPUZHA DISTRICT

 

9

Soil Conservation Officer,
Mini Civil Station, 2nd Floor
Cherthala P.O., Alappuzha - 6880524

0477 2254927

10

Soil Conservation Officer,
Mini Civil Station, 1st Floor (West)
Chengannur P.O., Alappuzha - 689121

0479 2456552

 

ERNAKULAM DISTRICT

 

11

Soil Conservation Officer
Kolencherry P.O.
Ernakulam - 682 311

0484 2765327

12

Soil Conservation Officer,
Mini Civil Station
Mudavoor P.O., Moovattupuzha
Ernakulam – 686 669

0485 2814939

 

IDUKKI DISTRICT

 

13

Soil Conservation Officer,
Idukki Colony P.O.,
KSEB Colony,
Vazhathoppe
Idukki – 685 602

0486 2236396

14

Soil Conservation Officer,
Mini Civil Station
Peerumedu
Idukki – 685 537

0486 9232157

 

THRISSUR DISTRICT

 

15

Soil Conservation Officer,
Mini Civil Station
Chalakudy
Thrissur – 680 307

0480 2707710

16

Soil Conservation Officer,
Near Court
Wadakkancherry P.O.,
Thrissur – 680 582

0488 4235462

 

PALAKKAD DISTRICT

 

17

Soil Conservation Officer,
Pallykkayattom
East OttappalamP.O.,
Palakkad – 679 101

0466 2248217

18

Soil Conservation Officer,
Bank Road, Alathur
Palakkad – 678 541

0492 2223430

 

MALAPPURAM DISTRICT

 

19

Soil Conservation Officer,
Jaseela Complex
Nilamboor Road,  Manjeri
Malappuram – 676 121

0483 2765963

20

Soil Conservation Officer,
K.N.E.S.T. House,
Perinthalmanna P.O.
Malappuram – 679 322

0493 3229727

 

KOZHIKODE DISTRICT

 

21

Soil Conservation Officer,
Vadakara
Kozhikode– 673 325

0496 2515788

22

Soil Conservation Officer,
Thamarassery
Kozhikode– 673 525

0495 2223672

 

WAYANAD DISTRICT

 

23

Soil Conservation Officer,
Mini Civil Station,
Mananthavady (PO)
Wayanad – 670 645

0493 5241482

24

Soil Conservation Officer,
Canara Bank Building
Meenangadi
Wayanad – 673 591

0493 6248270

 

KANNUR DISTRICT

 

25

Soil Conservation Officer,
Mini Civil Station, 3rd Floor TF9
Thaliparamba,
Kannur – 670 141

0460 2200058

26

Soil Conservation Officer,
Syndicate Bank Building
Narangapuram
Thalassery P.O.,
Kannur – 670 101

0490 2341560

 

KASARAGOD DISTRICT

 

27

Soil Conservation Officer,
Railway Station Road,
Thayalangadi
Kasargod – 671 121

04994 230353

28

Soil Conservation Officer
KMC -3 -639/1, Hosdurg,
Kanhangad P.O.,
Kasargod – 671 315

0467 2209866

Soil Analytical Laboratories

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

 

5

Senior Chemist

Hi-Tech Soil Analytical Lab

Ammu’s Complex, III Floor

Kalpetta, Wayanad - 673121

04936 207750

 

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:

  1. Soil and Water Conservation on Watershed Basis (RIDF)-NABARD assisted
  2. Stabilisation of Landslide Areas
  3. Protection of Catchment of Reservoirs of Water Supply Schemes (PCRWSS)
  4. Training for departmental Staff and Others
  5. Training for departmental Staff and Others (Capital head)
  6. Application of Information Technology & Monitoring and Evaluation.
  7. Revival of traditional waterbodies
  8. Development of micro watersheds
  9. 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

 

PALAKKAD DISTRICT

 

43

Assistant Director (Soil Survey)

Civil Station (2nd Floor)

Palakkad -678 001

Palakkad district

44

District Soil Conservation Officer,

Palakkad – 678 001

Palakkad district

45

Soil Conservation Officer,

Pallykkayttom

East OttappalamP.O.,

Palakkad – 679 101

Tritala, Pattambi, Ottapalam, Sreekrishnapuram , Mannarkad, Palakkad, Attappadi

46

Soil Conservation Officer,

Bank Road, Alathur

Palakkad – 678 541

Alathur, Chitoor, Kollengode, Kuzhalmannam,

Nemara, Malampuzha Blocks

 

MALAPPURAM DISTRICT

 

47

Assistant Director (Soil Survey)

Malappuram – 676 505

Malappuram district

48

District Soil Conservation Officer,

Manjeri 

Malappuram – 676 121.

Malappuram district

49

Soil Conservation Officer,

Manjeri

Malappuram – 676 121

Areacode, manjeri, vengara, kondoty, Thirurangadi, Nilambur, thanur, malappuram Block

50

Soil Conservation Officer,

Perinthalmanna P.O.

Malappuram – 679 322

Perinthalmanna, Kuttippuram, Mankada,Tirur, Ponnani, Wandoor, Perumpadappu likavu Blocks

 

KOZHIKODE DISTRICT

 

51

Assistant Director (Soil Survey),

Kozhikode– 673 020

Kozhikodedistrict

52

Senior Chemist

Regional Soil Analytical Lab

Kozhikode- 673020

Kozhikodedistrict & special schemes

53

District Soil Conservation Officer,

Kozhikode– 673 020

Kozhikodedistrict

54

Soil Conservation Officer,

Vadakara

Kozhikode– 673 325

Vadakara, Tuneri,

Kunnumel, Thodannur, Melady, Perambra, Panthalayini (Part) Block

55

Soil Conservation Officer,

Thamarassery

Kozhikode– 673 525

Balussery,Chelannoor, koduvally, Kozhikode, kunnamamangalam ,Panthalayini ( Part) Block

 

WAYANAD DISTRICT

 

56

Assistant Director (Soil Survey)

Meenangadi P.O.

Wayanad – 673 591

Wayanad district

57

District Soil Conservation Officer,

Wayanad – 673 122

Wayanad district

58

Senior Chemist

Hi-Tech Soil Analytical Lab

Kalpetta, Wayanad - 673121

Wayanad district & special schemes

59

Soil Conservation Officer,

Mananthavady (PO)

Wayanad – 670 645

Manathavady and Panamaram Block

60

Soil Conservation Officer,

Meenangadi

Wayanad – 673 591

Sulthan Bathery and Kalpetta Block

 

KANNUR DISTRICT

 

61

Assistant Director (Soil Survey)

Kannur – 670 002

Kannur district

62

District Soil Conservation Officer,

Civil Station P.O.,

Kannur – 670 002

Kannur district

63

Soil Conservation Officer,

Thaliparamba,

Kannur – 670 141

Pannayannor, Thaliparambu, Kalliyasseri, Irikkur, Kannur blocks

64

Soil Conservation Officer,

Thalassery P.O.,

Kannur – 670 101

Edakkadu, Thalassery, Kuthuparambu, Panoor, Iritty, Peravoor blocks

 

KASARAGOD DISTRICT

 

65

Assistant Director (Soil Survey)

Civil Station F Block

Vidyanagar P.O.,

Kasargod – 671 123.

Kasaragod district

66

District Soil Conservation Office

Kasaragod 671 123

Kasaragod district

67

Soil Conservation Officer,

Kasargod – 671 121

Manjeswaram, Kasargode, taluk

68

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