Ariyalur homemaker to turn a neat profit with vermicompost venture
The Hindu
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A graduate homemaker from Kottiyal village in T. Pazhur block of Ariyalur district has found success as a vermicompost entrepreneur during the lockdown, thanks to soaring sales through e-commerce.
S. Azhaku Dheeran, 36, a mother of two, was inspired by her agriculturist father to take up vermiculture, the scientific process of rearing of earthworms to decompose organic waste into compost, after she got married.

The draft policy for “Responsible Digital Use Among Students”, released on Monday by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, has recommended that parents set structured routines with clear screen-time rules and prioritise privacy, safety, and open conversation with children on digital well-being.












