IWMP-3 - Commissionerate of Rural Development Gujarat State ...

DWDU, Rajkot
Land
About 750 square meter of land is required to set up a vermi compost production unit in each village. It should have at least one super
structure to cover the 40 beds. It should have an arrangement for watering and other equipments as required because moisture is very
essential for compost production. Land can be taken from Gram panchayat on lease of at least 10-15 years.
Seed Stock
This is very important thing because worms multiply at the rate of 350 worms per m 3 of bed space over a period of 6 month to a year.
Fencing
The entire area has to be fenced to prevent the stray animals and other unwanted elements. These could be estimated based on the length
of the periphery of the farm.
Water Supply System
We have to maintain always 50% moisture content, there is need to plan for a water source, lifting mechanism and a system of conveying
and applying the water to vermi-beds. Drippers with round the clock flow arrangement would be quite handy for continuous supply and
saving on water. Such a water supply/application system requiring considerable initial investment, however, reduces the operational costs
on hand watering and proves economical in the long run. The cost of these items depends on the capacity of the unit and the type of water
supply chosen.
Detailed Project Report: IWMP-III 125