Vermicompost – A Profitable Entrepreneurship

Abstract

Vermicomposting is a source of creating self employment and revenue generation. This is an easy and faster process of converting organic matter into compost than other conventional methods. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mehsana had organized 200 hours skill training on Vermicompost   Producer in collaboration with Agricultural Skill Council of India, New Delhi. In this training total 20 Farm women of Mehsana District had participated. Mrs. Subhadraben Patel is one of the participants of this skill training. We have given completely theory and practical training to these participants. After skill training, she focuses main concentrate on quality production of vermicompost in her village with members of Mahila vermicompost Self Help Group. Mahila vermicompost group has produce 4350 kg of vermicompost and get net return of Rs. 21,740.00 only and from bio pesticides they produce 200 liter of bio-pesticides and get net return of Rs. 9,000.00 only. She argued that his product is demanded by nearby farmers, she is encouraging interested farmers and farm women to prepare this multifunctional quality product on their own farms so that farming community can be benefitted.