International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

author(s)
Dr. Jigmet Yangchani

abstract
This study carried on Latsal Lukh ar Tsogspa SHG in Sumoor Nubra in Ladakh seeing the facts and properties of vermicompost, 14^th ladies SHG group started Vermicompost producer start up and set an example for the village. First time they harvest around 3600 Kgs and sold at the rate of Rs 35 /kg and earned 126000 rupees in 4 month, in a year Rs 252000 earned. Ladies are very happy with this technology and decided to sail worms @ 300 per Kg. The B.C ratio of this technology is (1:2.60) which played significant role in uplifting of socioeconomic status of farm women to uplift the socio- economic status of all farm women/farmers of Ladakh and boost organic farming which is the main mandate of nation. Beside that this black gold is rich in micro nutrients, macro nutrients, income generation and source of livelihood.