Year: 2025 | Month: September | Volume: 12 | Issue: 9 | Pages: 51-57
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20250908
Waste to Resource: A Review on Real-Life Success Through Vermicomposting
Pallavi Mohurle1, Tina Pillare2, Shrusti Borkar3, Vaibhavi Khond4, Shweta Dhule5, Simmi Khapre6, Shruti Zoting7, Varsha Dhurvey8
1Research student, Department of Zoology RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur, India
2.3,4,5,6,7M. Sc. students, Department of Zoology RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur, India
8Professor, Department of Zoology RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur, India
Corresponding Author: Varsha Dhurvey
ABSTRACT
The increasing use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers to increase food production has damaged soil health, reduced crop resistance to diseases, and affected human health. To solve these problems, organic farming methods like vermicomposting are becoming popular. In vermicomposting earthworms was used to turn organic waste into nutrient-rich compost that recovers soil quality and decreases the need for chemical fertilizers. This paper presents real life examples from different parts of India where farmers, women, and small entrepreneurs have successfully adopted vermicomposting and has given their contribution towards improving soil health. These case studies show how simple, low-cost techniques can improve soil health, increase crop production, manage waste, and provide additional income. Vermicomposting is a useful and eco-friendly solution for encouraging sustainable farming and protecting the environment.
Keywords: Vermicomposting, Earthworms, Organic waste management, Vermiculture.
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