<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Sumit Giri, from Haryana, quit his marketing job due to health issues and started Urjaa Agro Farm, a vermicompost startup, in 2022.</li><li>With approximately 160-170 beds, Urjaa Agro Farm produces 90-120 tonnes of vermicompost every 3-4 months, selling at Rs 6-7 per kilogram.</li><li>Starting with 60-70 beds, Sumit faced setbacks like earthworm casualties but eventually generated revenue by selling 49 tonnes of vermicompost.</li><li>Urjaa Agro Farm expanded to 100 beds in 2023, producing 70 tonnes per cycle, bringing in around Rs 4 lakh each time.</li><li>Sumit aims to increase profit from Rs 20 lakh in FY25 to Rs 30 lakh by 2026, with revenue reaching Rs 45 lakh in FY25.</li><li>Apart from selling vermicompost, Urjaa Agro Farm also sells earthworms and provides training in vermicomposting, expanding its customer base.</li><li>Sumit focuses on quality control, proper training for laborers, and plans to expand his vermicompost business in North India.</li><li>Urja Agro Farm's success story showcases the potential and demand in the vermicompost market for aspiring entrepreneurs.</li></ul>

Haryana Engineer Quits Job To Start Vermicompost Biz; Clocks Rs 45 Lakh In FY25

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