Technologies

Agricultural Sciences

Title:

Vermicomposting Technology for Recycling of Organic Wastes

Area:

Agricultural Sciences

Sub Area:

Organic Wastes

Focus Area:

Agriculture

Developing Agency:

Indian Institute of Soil Sciences (IISS), Bhopal

Technology Readiness Index:

Technology developed

Email:

director.iiss@icar.gov.in
Website Link :http://www.iiss.nic.in/Institute%20Technology/Technology3.pdf

Brief Description

Description :

The waste materials and partially decomposed dung (1:1 w/w) are made in heaps of dimension; 10 feet length x 3 feet width x 2 feet high and during inoculation channels are made by hand and earthworm @ 1 kg per quintal of waste are inoculated and then watering is done by sprinkler method. Jute cloth pieces are used as covering material.

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