Nurturing Earth, Enriching Lives

Govardhan Ecovillage (GEV) embraces the sacred responsibility of soil stewardship. In the spirit of ISKCON principles, GEV recognizes soil conservation as a sacred duty. We’ve diligently converted barren land into flourishing fields, employing agricultural composting techniques such as Field Yard Manure and Vermicomposting. These methods enrich the soil, ensuring its vitality for generations to come.

Carbon Content: The Soul of Soil

At GEV, we recognize the pivotal role of carbon in soil health. Our initiatives focus on enhancing soil’s carbon content, fostering a vibrant ecosystem crucial for plant growth and biodiversity.

Diverse Composting Practices at GEV

1. Agricultural Composting: Field yard manure and vermicomposting breathe life into our soil, blending agricultural residues and plant waste to create a nutrient-rich concoction. Agriculture residues, weeds, and other plant materials and the animal waste- cow dung slurry, biogas slurry creates a mixture that decomposes and form compost. Currently, two different types of compost are getting prepared through agriculture and plant wastes (leaves, branches etc.)

1. Vermicomposting- 3 beds 2. Field Yard Manure- 10 beds.

2. Organic Waste Compost: Transforming kitchen and vegetable waste into compost, we minimize landfill contributions while replenishing the soil with organic goodness. Everyday 300+ Kg of Food and Vegetable Waste converts to Nutritious Compost.

3. Cowdung Vermicomposting (Black Gold): Harnessing the power of cow dung and earthworms, we produce “black gold” – a potent fertilizer that revitalizes the soil, ensuring its vitality for future harvests. Earthworms are farmers’ best friends. Vermicompost is the best fertilizer and is very good for soil health. Everyday 400+ Kg vermicompost gets produced.

Mulching: Nature’s Blanket for Soil

Alongside composting, we practice mulching, strategically covering soil on roadsides and agricultural fields. This protective layer conserves moisture, prevents erosion, and enhances soil structure.

Impact and Significance

Our holistic approach isn’t just about sustainable agriculture; it’s about cultivating a culture of reverence for the land. The impacts ripple through increased fertility, reduced environmental footprint, and resilient ecosystems, aligning with our mission of spirituality and sustainability.

Awards

Govardhan Ecovillage shines with the prestigious Maharashtra Bhushan Award for championing organic farming in Palghar, fostering robust soil health and quality. Additionally, GEV secures a spot in the Limca Book of Awards for groundbreaking agricultural innovation, transforming waste land into cultivable paradise.

As we celebrate World Soil Day, let’s unite in acknowledging the sacred interdependence between soil and life, for in nurturing the earth, we enrich the very essence of our existence.