A resource person speaking at the workshop.
STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) on Saturday conducted a workshop cum awareness camp on dairy waste management for dairy unit owners running their dairies within JMC limits.
The workshop was conducted on the directions of Commissioner JMC, Ramesh Kumar in collaboration with J and K State Pollution Control Board, Jammu.
The workshop was organized with a view to provide technical guidance to dairy owners for management of dairy waste which is of specific type owing to its biodegradable nature and odour pollution problem, if not managed scientifically. The main objective of workshop was ‘Waste to Gold’ with mission ‘Zero Waste’.
Detailed knowledge was imparted to dairy owners to handle two main types of wastes viz cattle dung and cattle urine. During discussions, three different technical options were explained which included practically feasible, cost effective and easy to operate. The dairy owners were motivated to adopt any of the technique as per their suitability and affordability.
Dr Jaswant Singh, Municipal Veterinary Officer apprised the dairy owners about need and parameters required to ensure good health of animals and cleanliness of premises. He also appealed to the dairy owners not to let their cattle stary on roads and streets as they not only cause traffic jams but sometimes it may lead to fatal accidents.
Sanjeev Kumar, ACF, Food Safety Department discussed in detail the criteria required for registration of dairies.
Anuradha, Solid Waste Management Expert, J&K SPCB, Jammu explained about the compost making technique from cow dung and making of ‘Panchgavyam’, a unique medicine for plants as revital tonic that can utilise and convert all types of dairy wastes into a valuable product.
Dr Zafar Iqbal, Expert Solid Waste Management, DC Office Jammu also briefed about the vermi-composting process and mechanical screening of vermi compost so produced.
