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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 : [email protected] 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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