Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Dr Reddy’s Foundation Expands Soil Testing
Dr Reddy’s Foundation is increasing its soil testing efforts to help farmers.
They want to test between 75,000 and 100,000 soil samples before the next planting season.
This is important because soil health is getting worse, and the government's program isn't enough.
The foundation built its own lab because other testing options weren't good enough.
They test physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil.
They also work with farmers to teach them about balanced fertilisation and climate-smart practices.
The foundation is partnering with a research institute to create better soil maps and tools for managing nutrients.
This will help farmers use fertilizers more effectively and improve their crops.
Dr Reddy’s Foundation aims to test 75,000 to 1,00,000 soil samples before the 2026 rabi season, more than double its first-year capacity.
The foundation built its own soil testing lab in Hyderabad due to inconsistencies and inaccuracies in existing soil testing solutions.
The lab tests physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil, with a focus on providing precise, data-backed fertiliser recommendations.
The foundation collaborates with farmers to promote balanced fertilisation, integrated nutrient management, and climate-smart practices.
A partnership with ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science, Bhopal, aims to develop a Digital Soil Health Repository and high-resolution soil maps for better nutrient management.
- Who
- Dr Reddy’s Foundation, a family-owned trust and key beneficiary of CSR funds from Dr Reddy's Laboratories
- What
- Expanding soil testing operations to address depleting soil health and gaps in the government's Soil Health Card scheme
- When
- Targeting 75,000 to 1,00,000 samples before the 2026 rabi season
- Where
- Hyderabad, India
- Why
- To provide precise, data-backed fertiliser recommendations and improve soil health, carbon sequestration, and resilience
- Organization
- Dr Reddy’s Foundation
- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Target Samples
- 75,000 to 1,00,000 before 2026 rabi season
- First Year Samples
- 20,000
- Current Year Samples
- 40,000+
- Soil Properties Tested
- Physical, Chemical, Biological
- Partnership
- ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science, Bhopal
- Focus Areas
- Digital Soil Health Repository, High-resolution soil maps, Nutrient management tools, Cropping system modelling, Climate-smart advisories