Sericulture - Directorate General of Employment & Training
Sericulture - Directorate General of Employment & Training
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‣ Preparation <strong>of</strong> earthworm beds in the<br />
rearing pit using paddy husk, saw dust,<br />
coir waste, groundnut shells, etc.<br />
‣ Shifting <strong>of</strong> semi – decomposed raw<br />
materials to earthworm rearing pits. Use<br />
<strong>of</strong> inoculums <strong>of</strong> decomposers<br />
‣ Release <strong>of</strong> earthworm strains to the semi<br />
– decomposed wastes – quantity, method<br />
<strong>of</strong> release.<br />
‣ Maintenance <strong>of</strong> required amount <strong>of</strong><br />
moisture in the vermicompost bed.<br />
‣ Protection <strong>of</strong> earthworms from high<br />
temperature, bright light, rodents, lizards,<br />
toads, snakes, etc.<br />
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‣ Earthworm life cycle.<br />
‣ Types <strong>of</strong> raw materials used for<br />
vermicomposting.<br />
‣ Vermicompost production;<br />
Semi– decomposting <strong>of</strong> raw<br />
materials, maintenance <strong>of</strong><br />
suitable temperature and<br />
moisture, hygiene, sieving <strong>of</strong><br />
vermicompost, separation <strong>of</strong><br />
vermicompost, need for<br />
conditioning <strong>of</strong> vermicompost<br />
and packing.<br />
‣ Precaution and care to be taken<br />
during vermicomposting.<br />
‣ Protection <strong>of</strong> earthworms from<br />
pests and predators.<br />
‣ Periodic observations on conversion <strong>of</strong><br />
raw materials into vermicompost.<br />
‣ Sieving <strong>of</strong> vermicompost to separate<br />
earthworms as well as pupae.<br />
‣ Inoculation <strong>of</strong> earthworms and pupae to<br />
the fresh bed.<br />
‣ Conditioning <strong>of</strong> vermicompost, packing<br />
and disposal.<br />
‣ Practicing safety aspects and personal<br />
hygiene<br />
10. Tools and equipments required for a batch <strong>of</strong> 20 students.<br />
1. Earthworm pit (2.4 L x 0.6 W x 0.45 D mt) 4<br />
2. Shed (7.6 x 6 mt) 1<br />
3. Organic waste; cattle dung, biogas slurry, As required<br />
4. Water tank 1