| Sanction Date: | 31-03-2016 | ||||
| Project Category | SG | ||||
| Year | 2015-2016 | ||||
| Project Duration | 3 Years | ||||
| BTGs: | Biodiversity Conservation and Management | ||||
| Project Site/ State/ Districts/ Villages Covered: |
Gurez and Tulail Himalayan valleys of Distt. Bandipora, Kashmir (J&K) |
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| Organization/ Implementation Agency: | Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kasmir, Shalimar, Srinagar | ||||
| Project Partners: | S.No. | Name | Roles & Responsibilities | ||
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Sub Divisional Agricultural Officer, Department of Agriculture Dawar, Gurez, Bandipora | 1. Facilitate the identification of progressive farmers of Gurez & Tulial sub divisions of Distt. Bandipora 2. To facilitate the construction of biowaste conversion units. 3.To help in dissemination of technology among farmers at large scale. |
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| Lead Proponent: | Dr. Tahir Ahmad Sheikh Assistant Professor ( Agronomy ) Sher- E Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Kashmir |
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| Project Brief Description: | Rapid increase in waste volume from different sources can be one of the important aspects of the environmental crisis in near future. On another hand, un-engineered dumpsites can pose a serious threat to groundwater resources and destroy soil structure due to lake of availability of organic soil and percolated water in form leachate. In Kashmir region, Gurez&Tulial towns possess a greater challenge due to solid wastes. Also, huge amounts of bio wastes are left over from the markets throughout these towns. In this project, Vermi-technology will be used for converting waste into nutritious composts for crop production. It is also an opportunity to produce high-potential organic fertilizer, capable of enhancing soil fertility, and protecting the environment. The present project will also support in exploration of bio-waste conversion technology and its implementation/utilization among tribal communities (~8000-10000) in Gurez&Tulial towns as well as exploration and utilization of psychrophilic earthworm species, is expected to facilitate the development of cost effective and economically feasible technology. In this project, knowledge and skills developed in selected villages will be conduct for the management of solid waste/organic waste to produce rich compost, which can help villagers to keep their surroundings clean and green besides developing and improving soil structure by its application. The project falls under the broad thematic group of 'Conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity' of the National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS). | ||||
| Beneficiaries/ Stakeholders: | • Agriculture and farming communities and tribal farmers in the area. • Research and local communities' institutions. |
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| Activity Chart (For 3 years): | Click Here | ||||
| Total Grants (in Rs.) | Rs.14,40,000/-( Rupees fourteen lakh forty thousand only) | |||
| Project Objectives | Quantifiable Deliverables | Monitoring Indicators |
| Collection, identification and maintenance of dominant species of earthworms from different habitats of Gurez & Tulial valleys of the region | Development of pilot scale model to convert biodegradable wastes (animal, vegetable, other bio wastes) into a useful soil amendment that could be added to agricultural land | Pilot-scale Model for Biodegradable Waste Conversion into Useful Soil Amendments along with supporting knowledge/ information products developed (kg. of waste composted) |
| Screening & development of efficient psychrophilic earthworm species for their exploitation in bio-waste degradation within the valleys and utilization of vermin compost for sustainable agricultural development. | Data on exploration and utilization of psychrophilic earthworm species under extreme environmental conditions | Assessment Reports and best utilization practices of psychrophilic earthworm species under extreme environmental conditions(Nos.). |
| Demonstrate methodologies employed & skill development among farmers. | Communities engaged in awareness workshops/ meetings/ programmes (Nos.) | |
| Development of cold tolerant vermin culture. | Women participation in capacity building programmes (Nos.) | |
| Capacity building of farming communities |
| S.No. | Name | Qualification | Designation | Salary |
| 1. | Mudasir Nazir | M.Sc Biotechnology | Field Assistant | Rs. 12000/- |
| 2. | Ismail Magray | 10th | Skilled worker | Rs. 5000/- |
