Published: 4 December 2025Governance
World Soil Day Observed on December 5; Focus on Soil Health and Food Security
World Soil Day was observed on December 5, 2025 to emphasise the crucial role of healthy soil in food security, ecosystems, and human well-being. The day was established by the UN General Assembly in 2013 and corresponds to the birthday of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand, who was a champion of soil conservation.
India faces significant soil health challenges — approximately 30% of India's land is degraded due to erosion, salinity, and nutrient depletion. The Soil Health Card Scheme, launched in 2015, has distributed over 23 crore soil health cards to farmers, providing crop-specific nutrient recommendations. Rajasthan, with large arid and semi-arid zones, faces particular challenges with wind erosion and soil salinity in western districts.
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What is **World Soil Day Observed on December 5; Focus on Soil Health and Food Security** and why is it significant?
World Soil Day was observed on December 5, 2025 to emphasise the crucial role of healthy soil in food security, ecosystems, and human well-being. The day was established by the UN General Assembly in 2013 and corresponds to the birthday of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand, who was a champion of soil conservation. India faces significan
What are the key highlights of **World Soil Day Observed on December 5; Focus on Soil Health and Food Security**?
World Soil Day observed on December 5, 2025, established by UN General Assembly in 2013, corresponding to birthday of late King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand Approximately 30% of India's land is degraded due to erosion, salinity, and nutrient depletion
Who are the key authorities or stakeholders involved in **World Soil Day Observed on December 5; Focus on Soil Health and Food Security**?
Soil Health Card Scheme (launched 2015) has distributed over 23 crore soil health cards to farmers with crop-specific nutrient recommendations
What are the key numbers or targets associated with **World Soil Day Observed on December 5; Focus on Soil Health and Food Security**?
Key figures: 5,, 2025, 2013, 30%. Rajasthan faces particular challenges with wind erosion and soil salinity in western districts due to arid and semi-arid zones
What is the broader impact of **World Soil Day Observed on December 5; Focus on Soil Health and Food Security** on India?
Rajasthan faces particular challenges with wind erosion and soil salinity in western districts due to arid and semi-arid zones
