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The rapid growth of population and urbanization has led to an increase in organic waste production, posing environmental challenges. Traditional methods like land filling and incineration contribute to pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Vermicomposting, a natural and sustainable waste management technique, uses earthworms to convert organic matter into nutrient-rich vermicompost, improving soil fertility and structure. It is an eco-friendly and efficient waste management method, particularly beneficial for India, a country with a high population density and a need for increased food production. It has been found to be effective in decomposing waste in 45-60 days, usually. The process can be enhanced to achieve faster degradation in a shorter duration using a waste decomposer. The present study deals with the same. It was observed that the vermicompost with added inoculum showed faster degradation as compared to the vermicompost bed without inoculum. This method can help improve crop quantity and quality in India, a country with a high population density. Increased food production demands improved crop quantity and quality. Progress is being made, but more attention is needed to reduce vermicomposting duration for organic farming.