Wormicompost

The cultivation of worms to break down waste. The worm casts contain recovered nutrients which can then be used for fertilizer or soil conditioning.
A composting process that uses worms and micro – organisms to convert organics into nutrient – rich humus

This method of composting uses a container of food scraps and a special kind of earthworm known as a red wiggler. Over time, the food is replaced with worm droppings, a rich brown matter that serves as an excellent natural plant food. Wormi composting requires less space than normal composting methods.

 Wormi compost (or worm compost) is produced by feeding kitchen scraps and shredded newspaper to worms. It is one of several different methods of composting.

 Worm composting can be practiced on a small scale such as leaves, straw, or shredded newspaper, is added on top. Composted material and excess water escapes through a grate on the bottom of the bin. This allows for easier maintenance of moisture levels, since water will not be able to collect or pool.

It also ensures that the composted material does not build up and eliminates the need to periodically empty the whole bin.

 When beginning a Wormi composting bin, as many composting worms as available should be added to moist bedding created from shredded newspaper and/or potting compost. Quantities of kitchen waste appropriate for the worm population can be added to the bin daily or weekly. If too much kitchen waste is added for the worms to process, the waste will putrefy.  A balance between “ green matter “ such as kitchen scraps and “brown matter” such as shredded newspaper for bedding must be maintained in order for the worms to do their work.  This balance should be approximately one part “green matter” also has the added benefit of reducing odor and insect problems.

 Worms and Wormi composting work best in a cool, damp, dark environment.  The bin should be kept out of direct sunlight and ideally stay at a temperature of around 65 degrees Fahrenheit / 18 degrees Celsius.  The temperature should never fall below freezing (32 F / O C), the worms cannot survive such low temperatures.  For cooler climates where Wormi composting is being done outside

 Worms as well as other microorganisms in the composting process require oxygen, so the bin must “breathe “. This can be accomplished by regularly removing the composted material, adding holes to a composting bin, or using a continuous – flow bin.

Wormi compost is beneficial for soil in three ways: ·        It improves the physical structure of the soil. ·        It improves the biological properties of the soil. ·        It attracts deep – burrowing earthworms already present in the soil.  Tips for a successful bin ·        Avoid grass clippings or other plant products that have been sprayed with pesticides. In a small bin, this includes banana peels which can kill everything in the bin, if heavily sprayed. ·        The ideal level of moisture inside your bin is similar to that of a damp sponge. ·        Not burying fruits can attract fruit flies. ·        If your bin smells, it probably is too wet, or you have put in too much kitchen waste. ·        At first, feed the worms approximately ½ their body weight in kitchen scraps a day, maximum.  After they have established themselves, you can feed them up to their entire body weight. ·        To speed the composting process, occasionally mix your compost by turning it over in the bin.

Wormi compost Project in Collector Office Premises

Tree Plantation by Hon.Shri. K.B. Bhoge, Divisional Commissioner, Aurangabad

Rainwater harvesting (RWH) is a method of inducing, collecting, storing and conserving roof top water runoff and local surface water runoff.

Rainwater harvesting depends on end use application:

• Roof top rainwater harvesting is rainwater that is captured from the roofs of buildings on residential property. Harvested rainwater can be used for indoor needs at a residence, irrigation, or both, in whole or in part.

• Rainwater harvesting is defined as a method for inducing, collecting, storing and conserving local surface runoff for irrigation purpose & reducing soil moisture deficit (SMD).

Why Rainwater Harvesting ? Fresh water is a limited and precious resource that is often taken for granted. While many areas of the developing world lack supplies of safe drinking water. Water shall be a major issue for the 21st century and water resources a real source of international & interstate conflict. In most part of the continent, extraction of water from rivers and underground aquifers is causing severe environmental problems. In addition rainwater run-off during rainfall from roofs and other sealed surfaces during heavy rain can lead to accumulated flooding in high-risk areas. The protection of freshwater resources must therefore be improved world-wide to ensure that drinking water does not become a luxury product. Water is essential to all life - human, animal and vegetation. It is therefore important that adequate supplies of water be developed to sustain such life. Development of water supplies should, however, be undertaken in such a way as to preserve the hydrological balance and the biological functions of all ecosystems. The development of water sources must be within the capacity of nature to replenish and to sustain. If this is not done, costly mistakes can occur with serious consequences. The application of innovative technologies and the improvement of indigenous ones should therefore include management of the water sources to ensure sustainability and to safeguard the sources against pollution. There is now increasing interest in the low cost alternative-generally referred to as 'rain water harvesting'.
	Roof-Top Water Harvesting at Collector Office, Aurangabad

Rainwater conservation has four phases. The four phases are:

• Rainfall induces surface flow on the runoff area.

• At the lower end of the slope, runoff collects in the basin area.

• The major portion water collected infiltrates and is stored in the root zone of the soil.

• After infiltration has ceased, then follows the conservation of the stored soil water.

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Formal Inauguration of  Rajaswa Abhiyaan with the hands of Hon. Commissioner Mr. K.B. Bhoge, Hon. Collector Mr. Vikas Kharage, CEO. Mr. Navin Sona and Resident Dy. Collector Mr. N.T. Jadav at Bahirgaon Tal. Kannad. Dist. Auranagabad.

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