Vermiculture biotechnology for waste management in different seasons: a case study

Vermicomposting is used for biodegradation of organic wastes, by using one of the most promising composting worm species, Elisenia fetida in Maharani's college hostels i.e. Annie Besant hostel and Mother Teresa hostel, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India. One bed was made for collection of waste and oil, salt drain out process and two beds were made for vermiculture process. The 4000 earthworms were released in vermibed-I. The data clearly revealed that the winter season is best for earthworm's activity and waste degradation as compare to rainy and summer season.