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Regional Centre: GUWAHATI
Objectives
After completing this course a learner will be able to undertake the production of good quality vermicompost rich in nutrients and organic components. A learner will be able to:
- Identify appropriate site and prepare bed for vermicomposting
- Inoculate earthworms in prepared unit and manage vermicomposting process
- Identify maturity of vermicompost and harvest using approved procedures
- Undertake basic entrepreneurial activities for small enterprise
- Develop managerial skill and competence to facilitate handling of the skill with efficiency
- Develop entrepreneurship skills to promote the vocation as microenterprise
- Maintain health and safety at workplace
Medium of Instruction
Hindi / English / Urdu
Entry Level
Literate
Course Duration
6 Months
Essential Course Duration
300 Hours
Course Fee
Rs. 800/-
Course Components
| S.No | Title of Component | Essential Contact Hrs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theory | Practical | ||
| 1 | Vermicomposting | 100 | 200 |
Scheme of Examination
| S.No | Name of the subject / Modules | Time (in hrs.) | Marks | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theory | Practical | Theory | Practical | Internal Assessment | |||
| 1 | Vermicomposting | 2.5 | 3 | 60 | 100 | 40 | 200 |
