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Kapurthala:
As per the directions issued by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change ( MoEF & CC), Govt.of India and the State Nodal Agency, Punjab State Council for Science and Technology, the Nature Eco Club of Hindu Kanya College, Kapurthala arranged a Seminar on ‘Vermi Compositing’ under Environment Education Programme on 19th April 2024. The objective of this seminar was to make young students aware regarding the importance of vermicomosting and the methods to use it. The Resource Person, Dr. Pardeep Kumar, Head- cum- Senior Scientist, Regional Centre Farm Advisory, Service Centre, Kapurthala while highlighting the importance of vermi composting said that this method converts organic waste into a valuable soil amendment for plants and crops. He said that the vermicompost is different from fertilizer and when it is added to the soil, it boosts the nutrients for the growth of the plants and enhances the soil structure. He also demonstrated the method of preparing the vermicompost and addressed the queries of the students. Mrs. Seema Rani, Convener of the Nature Eco Club paid her gratitude to the speaker for his eye opening and knowledge enhancing session. Officiating Principal Dr. Kulwinder Kaur appreciated the club efforts for spreading environment awareness among students and encouraged students to adopt such environment protecting methods like vermicomposting. Dr. Veena, Member, Nature Eco Club hosted the event diligently.
