PNS
: The scientists of ICAR-CIWA, Bhubaneswar comprising DrTanuja S and Dr Anil Kumar developed a process for preparation of fish silage manure from fish waste.
The organic manure contains the nutrients suitable for plant growth, soil microbes and earthworms and is free from foul odour. The production of organic manure from fish silage can be taken up by the industry as well as a livelihood option by women SHG groups which will contribute to their economic security.
It can also add impetus to the Swachha Bharat Abhiyan wherein the environmental pollution caused by piling of fish waste around human habitations can be minimized.
ErPrabhata Kumar Behera from the Organic Matter Manufacturing Private Limited, Bhubaneswar, expressed his interest in licencing the technology. Training on the production of fish silage manure was imparted to the entrepreneur on May 4. An MoU was also signed for this technology between ICAR-CIWA, Bhubaneswar and the Organic Matter Manufacturing Private Limited, Bhubaneswar Odisha.
Director, ICAR-CIWA, Bhubaneswar DrMridula Devi assured continuous technical backstopping for the industry with regard to the technology for production of fish silage manure as and when need arises.
