After losing his savings in the dairy business, Raj Singh pivoted to vermicomposting. Using innovative methods like banana leaves for mulching, he transformed his venture into a ₹2.5 crore annual success. Selling at affordable prices, he empowers small scale farmers switch to organic farming.
From bed preparation, moisture control, and quality assurance, successful farmers share insights on turning vermicompost into a profitable and rewarding business.
Kavya Dhobale, a dedicated nurse overwhelmed by frontline COVID-19 duties, shifted her focus to organic farming. After experiencing the pandemic’s toll, she quit her government job to embrace vermicomposting. Her mission is to promote chemical-free farming, boost immunity and restore both human and planetary health.
Yash Dayal Sharma from Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, is on a mission to improve the soil health in Indian farms by creating vermicompost through his venture ‘Fertile Beeghas’.
Started to boost production of his apple and walnut orchards, Abdul Ahad Lone used vermicompost to establish a profitable venture. He's now a torchbearer for more than 150 unemployed villagers.
Started to boost production of his apple and walnut orchards, Abdul Ahad Lone used vermicompost to establish a profitable venture. He's now a torchbearer for more than 150 unemployed villagers across Kashmir.
Kanika Talukdar's life was shattered when she lost her husband to malaria. To overcome financial hardships and look after her four-month-old daughter, she started selling vermicompost. She shares how she started with just Rs 500.