Social and economic development is a process that aims the welfare of people residing outside the urban areas through 'forward and backward interrelation between the rural and urban areas. The conservation and planning of soil resources are associated with the socio-economic development of any area. Soil is a combination of organic matter, gases, liquids or liquid materials, minerals, and organisms that together support life. The purpose of soil conservation is not only to prevent its erosion, but also to maintain its productivity. The main objective of resource conservation planning is to develop and maintain the standard of human life. By analyzing the soil resources of the study area, it can be concluded that maximum space has been used in some places, while fewer places have been less used. The present research article highlights the role of soil resource for the socio-economic development of the district Sonbhadra.

Moreover, the planning of soil resources and its associated problems has also been discussed.