Pratapapur Panchayat's Waste-to-Wealth Model Earns ₹8K Monthly

• West Bardhaman's Pratapgarh Gram Panchayat produces vermicompost from household biodegradable waste.
• The initiative generates 6-8 thousand rupees monthly by selling 3-4 quintals of organic fertilizer.
• Active for 10 years, the project reduces environmental and plastic pollution.
• It also creates employment opportunities through a solid waste management project.
• The organic fertilizer is used in panchayat gardens, supplying vegetables to government educational institutions.

Why It Matters: Pratapgarh Panchayat's waste-to-vermicompost model generates income and protects environment.