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A Mushroom Revolution
BIHAR
THE INITIATIVE
Encouraging innovative livelihood options
THE BENEFICIARIES
Small/marginal farmers and landless labourers of Jamui district, Bihar
THE CHALLENGE
Stress on traditional crops such as wheat and paddy
Financial exclusion and absence of agromarket dynamics
Encouraging capital formation activities in such an environment
THE SOLUTION
Cultivation and marketing of oyster mushrooms in Giddhaur block of Jamui district
NABARD sanctioned a project to the Social Action for Rural Development under which farmers were trained to cultivate and market oyster mushrooms for year-long income
Major efforts made to build the capacity of farmers
Support provided for seeds, working capital, shed construction and marketing
THE IMPACT
Over 150 beneficiaries now engaged in the activity throughout the year
Over beneficiaries now engaged in the activity throughout the year
Viable spawn centre in the village from where beneficiaries buy seeds
Assured market for mushrooms
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