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Process for preparation of organic fertilizer rich in nitrogen and minerals is described. The process comprises degradation of plants containing sesquiterpene lactones exemplified by parthenin, specifically the from plants belonging to family Compositae illustrated by chrysanthemum, aster, sunflower and parthenium preferably all species of Parthenium in general and Parthenium hysterophorus L. in particular, which is an obnoxious weed, supplemented with cattle dung using epigeic species annelids under humid aerobic conditions to fertilizer in powder form. The process aims at recycle and reuse of waste material to useful product in a economical and environment friendly manner adopting appropriate solid waste management techniques.