ICAR Official Highlights Organic Waste Conversion Into Protein-Rich Fish Feed

India generates an estimated 171,000 to 190,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste every day, according to an Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) official. Biodegradable organic waste accounts for 50 to 60 percent of this daily total, offering a large volume of raw material that can be converted into protein-rich fish feed. Converting municipal waste into agricultural inputs addresses environmental challenges while creating circular economy opportunities in aquaculture.

Traditionally, municipal waste is largely relegated to landfills or basic composting, whereas the new utilization method transforms discarded organic matter into high-value feed for the aquaculture sector. Agri-businesses and environmental entrepreneurs should evaluate commercial projects involving waste-to-wealth conversion and fish feed manufacturing. Track upcoming agricultural research announcements and municipal sanitation tenders related to organic waste processing.

Bottom line: leveraging municipal waste for aquaculture inputs offers commercial opportunities while solving urban sanitation challenges.