mushroom cultivation

Pratibha Jha, an entrepreneur from Darbhanga, turned a Rs 500 investment into a successful mushroom farming business. With a monthly turnover of Rs 2 lakh, she now trains over 10,000 farmers.

Babita Rawat, a farmer from Uttarakhand, is an award-winning farmer who has been reaping success with mushroom farming, alongside growing tomato, okra, and more on her farm.

Thinking of starting a mushroom farm in 2025? Check out these expert tips from entrepreneurs who built successful mushroom businesses last year.

Pratibha Jha, an entrepreneur from Darbhanga, Bihar, turned a Rs 500 investment into a successful mushroom farming business. With a monthly turnover of Rs 2 lakh, she now trains over 10,000 farmers, empowering them with mushroom cultivation skills.

Rohhaan Gawde grows gourmet pink, grey, blue and king oyster mushrooms along with shiitake and reishi.

Want to set up a mushroom farming business? Know how Odisha's Santosh Mishra set up a mushroom farm that earns Rs 10 lakh annually.

Chattisgarh's tribal communities, with limited job and economic opportunities, saw a significant chance when an organisation offered to train tribal women in starting a mushroom cultivation business. Jayashiree Elango explores further.

Scientist Dr Dayaram played an instrumental role in increasing Bihar’s mushroom cultivation, helping train lakhs in the occupation and producing thousands of tonnes over decades.

Kota-based college student Yashraj Sahu and his friend Rahul Meena set up a soil-less mushroom farm and harvested 1000 kg of oyster mushrooms in one go.

Delhi-based Manish Yadav launched Shri Shyam Mushroom Farm during the COVID lockdown and earns lakhs through mushroom farming.