• Jashwini S T
• Mallikarjun S Belagumpi
• Kavya K K
• Keerthana S R

The increasing global population generates a substantial amount of liquid and solid waste, posing a significant challenge for safe disposal and effective management. Vermicomposting, utilizing earthworms to decompose organic waste, emerges as a promising solution. This method not only transforms organic waste into nutrient-rich compost but also mitigates the risk of pathogenic contamination and leachate formation. The vermicompost produced, enriched with essential plant nutrients, proves valuable for farmers, offering an eco-friendly alternative to chemical fertilizers. The process involves specific earthworm species, such as Eisenia fetida, and a combination of organic materials like cow manure, dry grass clippings, and rice straw. Various methods of vermicomposting station construction, such as bin composting and expandable worm towers, are explored. Physico-chemical analysis during vermicomposting, including pH, moisture content, COD, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, total carbon, and C/N ratio, reveals the dynamic nature of the process. The benefits of vermicomposting extend to soil improvement, increased nutrient availability for plants, and potential bioremediation applications. The study emphasizes the eco-friendly nature of vermicomposting, showcasing its role in recycling waste and enhancing soil fertility for sustainable agricultural practices.

Vermicomposting , Eisenia fedtida , fertilizer.

"SUSTAINABLE DECENTRALIZED VERMI-COMPOSTING SYSTEM INTEGRATED WITH ORGANIC FRACTION OF WET WASTE & WASTEWATER", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no.o8-o14, April-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2404F02.pdf

"SUSTAINABLE DECENTRALIZED VERMI-COMPOSTING SYSTEM INTEGRATED WITH ORGANIC FRACTION OF WET WASTE & WASTEWATER", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no. ppo8-o14, April-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2404F02.pdf