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

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News18•10-12-2025, 15:39
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.
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