Vermicompost project opened in Sivasagar

SIVASAGAR, Jan 14 - A vermicompost project supported by Day-National Urban Livelihood Mission and Swachh Bharat Mission(U) and Sivasagar Municipal Board was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner Dr MS Lakshmipriya on Saturday at Shanti Dham Ashram at Phukan Nagar, Ward No. 10 of Sivasagar Municipal Board.

This vermicompost plant will be run by Shristi Swachhata Samiti under Mulagabharu ALF of Day-NULM. They have initiated door-to-door collection of garbage from both residential and commercial areas under Ward No. 10 starting since November 1.

The Deputy Commissioner, in her speech, urged the citizens to start home composting in every household and to use bio-degradable products for livelihood and for clean and safe environment.