Jatropha plantation with inter cropping is economically viable system in sodic soil.
Plant spacing (3 × 3 m) was standardized with Jatropha based intercropping model.
Ocimum and Matricaria based inter cropping system were highly remunerative.
Soil amelioration was greatest with Ocimum and Matricaria inter crops.
Soil microbial activity enhanced substantially with inter cropping system.