Triveni (Nawalparasi), November 8 — With waste management increasingly challenging in urbanizing and commercial areas, Madhyabindu Municipality in Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Susta East) has introduced a solution by transforming biodegradable waste into organic fertilizer, now available for sale. This initiative not only aims to keep the municipality clean but also to support local agriculture with readily available organic fertilizer.
According to municipal engineer Vivek Pokhrel, the municipality has successfully tested the production of organic fertilizer from sorted biodegradable waste, and they are now moving forward with regular production. The fertilizer is being sold at NPR 22 per kilogram as per the municipality’s sanitation promotion committee’s decision. Additionally, residents with sanitation cards receive a discount of NPR 5 per kilogram for purchases up to 100 kilograms. The fertilizer can be purchased from the Agricultural Development Branch in Chormara and the production center.
Focus on Quality Standards and Testing
The municipality has ensured that the organic fertilizer meets the standards set by the Nepal government. Pokhrel confirmed that the fertilizer contains the required levels of essential nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, all of which have been tested successfully.
Importance of Organic Fertilizer and Future Goals
Madhyabindu Mayor Bhimlal Adhikari stated that using organic fertilizer can enhance soil fertility, contribute to environmental preservation, and support healthier crop production. He emphasized that the initiative will encourage the use of organic fertilizers while reducing reliance on chemical fertilizers and pesticides, which he hopes will have a positive environmental impact.
Establishment of Waste Management and Fertilizer Production Center
With support from the Gandaki Province government, a waste management and organic fertilizer production center has been established in Ward 11 of Kusunde, built at a cost of approximately NPR 43.7 million. The municipality has implemented mandatory waste segregation at the household level, collecting biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste on separate days. Non-biodegradable waste is sorted for recycling and sale, while biodegradable waste is converted into organic fertilizer.
This innovative project is expected to provide easy access to organic fertilizer for local farmers and to promote environmentally-friendly farming practices in the Nawalpur region.