Victoria Memorial to convert waste into manure

To convert organic waste into manure for gardening, a composting unit and solid waste management system was installed today at the premises of the iconic monument Victoria Memorial Hall.
The composting unit set up by PSU Balmer Lawrie is equipped with cutting-edge technology and has a capacity to treat 500 kg of organic waste daily.
Dr Jayanta Sengupta, secretary and curator of the Victoria Memorial, said the compost produced from organic waste is rich in soil nutrients and will be used in-house for gardening thus, saving a huge amount spent on fertilisers.
He added that Victoria Memorial is one of the important tourist spots attracting huge footfall daily and with the installation of the composting unit, the organic waste collected can be recycled and reused as manure.

Prabal Basu, CMD of Balmer Lawrie, said this is a part of its corporate social responsibility under the 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan'.
The unit will prevent waste from being sent for landfill, reducing air and soil pollution to a great extent, he said.