Under innovative approach “Zero-waste village”, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana organized method demonstration and input distribution camp on vermiculture 
technology for farmers at Moom village under ICAR sponsored Farmer FIRST Project. It was arranged under the guidance of Dr. P.S. Brar, Director of Extension Education and Nodal Officer of Farmer FIRST Project. Dr. Y.S. Ja
doun, Principal Investigator of the project, Dr. Amandeep Singh and Dr. Navkiran Kaur organized the event A total of 60 beneficiary farmers from the operational area participated.
Team members of Framer FIRST Project conducted the hands-on training program on Vermiculture Technology. Dr. Amandeep Singh delivered the expert lecture and demonstrated method for vermicomposting livestock waste using rhino beds. He explained the importance of using vermicompost in the farming systems. He emphasized that vermicomposting is an organic and biological process in which earthworms are primarily used to convert organic matter or biodegradable wastes into manure. He provided on-field method demonstrations to the farmers and enlightened farmers with the essential points in the whole process of vermicomposting. He told farmers that such interventions will reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in th
e crops, vegetables and fruits which in turn will be beneficial for paving the way for organic farming.
Dr. Y S Jadoun motivated the farmers about adopting the vermicomposting venture as an entrepreneurial approach and motivated them to cut costs on chemical fertilizers by using the process of vermicomposting. Farmers can convert their dairy farm waste to wealth by practicing and adopting this venture, he added. He highlighted that extra profit can be gained by selling the vermicompost to the market.
Vermicomposting kits containing vermibeds, pipes, shade nets and earthworms were distributed among the beneficiaries. The beneficiaries felt motivated and vowed to convert their village into a zero-waste village.
