IVRI- Waste Management Guide A

IVRI-Waste Management Guide App is designed and developed by ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar in collaboration with ICAR-Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, New Delhi, to impart information and knowledge to graduating veterinarians, field vets, general public, farmers and other stakeholders about management of waste originating from agriculture, livestock and household activities.

The app covers information related to composting & its various methods viz., aerobic, anaerobic, rapid, large scale, invessel & miscellaneous methods. It also provides information on various compost related products, vermicomposting , its various methods & procedure, nutrient profile & use of the vermicompost for crops. The app provides detailed information on biogas production viz., setting up its plant, inputs required, procedure, advantages, classification, designs of biodigester, biogas plant management & utilization of biogas and slurry. The app also provides information on newer alternatives of waste management viz., organic farming, waste decomposer, liquid manures & technologies for crop residue management. It also provides information on the initiatives taken by government for waste management in India & by-laws and policies for organic waste management in India etc. Additionally, the app provides information on nutrient profile of various wastes & composts. The app is useful for all the households as it contains detailed information on utilization of household waste.