Proposal for certificate course

In

Vermicomposting-- An Eco-friendly Venture for

Entrepreneurship Development For UG/PG student

Department of Zoology

2021-22

Sarojini Naidu Government Girls Post Graduate

Autonomous College Shivaji Nagar Bhopal - 462016 (M.P.)

E-mail : hegsngpgcbho@mp.gov.in Website:www.snpgcollege.in Telephone :0755-2552560 (Office0755-2582567.Fax 0755-2552560)

Ordinance

For

Credit system -Certificate Course

Name of course - Vermicomposting - An Eco-friendly Venture for Entrepreneurship Development

Eligibility - Any UG/PG student can opt

Duration in which course will be completed short term Course 6 months, Maximum Duration 1 Year

Fees 1000/-

Seats 25

(Minimum 12 Students required for open the course)

Aims and Objective proposed course-

Earthworm turns organic waste into valuable fertilizer. This vermin compost or bio-humus in not

only an organic fertilizer, but also a revitalize to plants and soil. Earth worm can be cultured easily

in small area and without heavy investments with little input. Because of this value of earth worm

we can prepare vermicompost/bio-humus in any small area. Vermicompost improves soil fertility

and also improves quality of crops. The production of degradable organic waste and its safe

disposal becomes the current global problem. Meanwhile the rejuvenation of degraded soils by

protection topsoil and sustainability of productive soils is a major concern at the international level.

Provision of sustainable environment in the soils be amending with good quality organic soil1

additives enhance the water holding capacity and nutrient supplying capacity of soil and also the

development of resistance in plants to pests and diseases. Earthworm can serve as tools to facilitate

these factions. They serve as "nature' plowman" and form nature's gift to produce good humus,

which is the most precious material to fulfill the nutritional needs of crops. The utilization of

vermicompost results in several benefits to students, farmers, industries, environment and overall

national economy.

Course Outline-Theory

Module I: Introduction Definition of vermiculture and vermicompost, Chemical composition

and nutrient status of the vermicompost, Organic matter dynamics and nutrient cycling, Soil structure. Credit :0.5 Module 11I:

Earthworm: Distribution, locomotion, feeding habit and food, morphology. Credit: 0.5

Module III: Earthworm General anatomy and life cycle of earthworms used in

vemicomposting, types of earthworms, enemies of earthworms. Credit:0.5

Module IV: Vermicomposting technique-Material and methods, vermiwash, precautions used in

vermicomposting. Credit: 0.5

Module V: Vermicompost: Advantages of Vermicompost, Applications in Horticulture and

Agriculture, A boon for soil health-sustainable Agriculture, vermicomposting at home and at agricultunre farm, Vermicomposting in Indian scenario.

Credit: 0.5

Course Outline -Practical Module I: Study of Earthworm species. Credit: 11

Module II: Preparation of Pit for vermicomposing. Selection of garbage and agriculture waste. Credit: 1

Module III : Steps of Vemicomposting technique. Campaigning for application of vemicomposting at nearest village (field work).

Credit:1 Module IV : Separation of cocoons for further vermicompost. Drying and

packaging of vermicompost for selling Credit: 1

Module V: To develop marketing skills. Develop Entrepreneurship. Project report writing on vemicomposting.

Credit:1

Tutorial: Credit - 4.5

Field work : Credit-8

Total Credit - 20

(20 credits as per UGC norms and 1 credit=15 hrs.)

3

10tal I10. nours per week (I0urs IeacIlei

Total Teaching Scheme(hrs. per week) Examination Scheme(marks) Marks Lecture Tutorial|Practical/Field Theory Practical/Viva- Team work,

field work work voce

& Internal assessment

2 4 4 50 100 50 200

Six month certificate course:

Credit hours Max. Marks Min.Marks S. Paper title Type of Paper

(1 credit15

hrs.) 2.5

No

35 15 Vermicompost Theory ing

100 40 Practica

Tutorial/Presentation= 4.5 15 6

CCE Field work/training 8 50 20

Total 200

Eligibilityy:

Course is offered in 20 teaching weeks. Each week has 10 working hours, spread

over 5-6 days, remaining 4 weeks are to be utilized for conducting Theory examination as

well as practical, viva, presentations.

Course

Each course is to be designed variously under Lectures/Tutorials/Laboratory/ Field

work/Seminar/Practical Training/Assignments/Team paper or report writing etc. to meet

effective teaching and learning needs.

Examination

final Examination:

1. Theory

Marks Question Pattern 5x1 05 Marks 05 objective type questions.

One question from each module. Part A

5X4-20 Marks 05 short answer type questions. One question from each unit (with internal

choice)

Part B

2X5=10 Marks Part C 02 long answer type questions out of 05 units

35 Marks Theory Total| 2. CCE

Marks CCE Pattern 05 Marks CCE 1 Assignment and Presentation

CCE 2 Written Test 10 Marks

CCE Total 15 Marks

3 Practical examination/Viva Voce:

S.No. Exercise Marks

1. Identification & Types of Earthworm 10

2 Life Cycle of Earthworm 10

3. Types of Raw material used for Vermicompost 10

4 Technique of Vermicomposting 20

5. Preparation of pits for composting 10

Composition of Vermicompost 10 6

7 Separation of Cocoons, Drying & packing 10

8 Viva Voce/Project Presentation 20

Total 100 Marks

TRAININGI PROAJECT 4 50 Marks

Grand Total 200 Marks

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Scope & Employbility 1. A Vermiculturist has a good career option in goverment sectors like

ICRIST, ICAR or State Agriculture department. 2. The scope of self employment & business is high for Vermiculturist 3. Scope tfor growth in career is broad as the need of organic farming is high

but skilled people are less in the country. Approximate expenditure for certificate course.

Guest lectures 3000/ 15000/ Field Visit(transport & honorarium)

Certificate & Report printing Misclleneous

5000/-

2000/- 25,000/- Total

Budget Seats 25

1000/- per Student 25000/-

Fee Structure Fee generation

Grade earned by the candidate in the course will be as given beloW.

Percentage of MarksLetter Grade Grade Point Performance 90-100 10 Outstanding 80-89 A++ 09 Excellent 70-79 A+ 08 Very Good 60-69 B++ 07 Good

Above Average Average

B+ 06 56-59 50-55 C+ 05

04 Pass P F

40-49

0-39 00 Fail

Dr. Rajni ShirivastavCourse Coordinator

HOD Zoology Assitant Coordinators

Dr. Neerja Shrivastava 1.

2. Dr. chandna Basu Cr 3 Dr. Ruchira Chaudhary :N

Dr-H-K-Garg br Mukss, Diou- 4.

5. Dr. Seema Dixit

6. Dr. Jyoti Uikey

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References:-

Earthworm Vermicompost: A Sustainable Alternative to Chemical Fertilizers

for Organic Farming Authors: Rajiv K. Sinha, Sunil Herat, Dalsukh Valani,

Brijal K. Soni and Vinod Chandran (Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia)

Bogdanov, Peter. (1996). Commercial Vermiculture : How to Build a

Thriving Business in Redworms. Published by Vermico.

Gaddie, Ronald Sr. and Douglas, Donald. Earthworms for Ecology & Profit

Volume 1: Scientific Earthworm Farming, and Volume 2: Earthworms and

the Ecology. Published by Bookworm Publishing Company.

Morgan, Charlie. (1975-revised). Profitable Earthworm Farming. Published

by Shields Publications. Other titles by Morgan like Earthworm Selling and

Shipping Guide; Earthworm Feeds and Feeding; The Worm Farm (70

p.); How to Raise, Store and Sell Nightcrawlers; Raising the African

Nightcrawler or Tropical Giant and Therapeutic Medications & Pesticides for

Worm Growers.

Shields, Earl. (1994-revised). Raising Earthworms For Profit. Published by

Shields Publications.

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