National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning (NBSS&LUP) develops India's first soil texture map

Exam-focused facts from the 23 August 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning (NBSS&LUP) has developed India's first soil texture map.
The map provides detailed information on soil characteristics across every hectare of the country.
It was prepared using extensive field studies, remote sensing, satellite imagery, and artificial intelligence.
The map helps farmers scientifically determine which crops are best suited to specific plots.
The data can assist government agencies in formulating region-specific agricultural policies and land-use strategies.
The map was released on July 16, 2026.
The bureau's next project will focus on developing maps showing water retention and absorption capacity of soils.