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Organic waste can be turned into protein-rich fish feed

2026-11-10 · 1 source · BusinessLine Economy

In short

An ICAR official said organic waste can be turned into protein-rich fish feed.

It could help turn trash into a useful input for fish feed.

What the reporting says

An ICAR official said organic waste can be converted into protein-rich fish feed, citing India’s estimated 171,000 to 190,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste generated daily. The summary also said biodegradable organic waste makes up 50–60% of that total.

Why it matters

An ICAR official said organic waste can be converted into protein-rich fish feed, using India’s estimated daily municipal solid waste generation of 171,000 to 190,000 tonnes and the 50–60% biodegradable share as the basis. The brief points to waste reuse and feed production as the linked outcome, but gives no project timeline, adoption plan, or named buyer. The relevance is to waste management, agriculture and allied feed supply.

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