Mushroom Farming Initiative in Bihar Becomes Source of Women's Livelihood
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What happened
Anita Devi began growing mushrooms in Nalanda district of Bihar in 2010 while seeking a way to improve her family's income. She received guidance from the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in Harnaut, Nalanda. Her farming initiative eventually became a source of livelihood for women in her village and neighboring areas.
From indiatimes.com
Why it matters
Devi's efforts led to her village being declared a 'Mushroom Village' by the Bihar agriculture department by 2012. By December 2017, nearly 250 women had joined the farmers' company she established to expand mushroom cultivation.
From indiatimes.com
Who's involved
- DeviInitiator of mushroom farming in Nalanda district, Bihar
- BiharState where Devi operates and where the agriculture department declared the village a 'Mushroom Village'
- UttarakhandState where Devi received agricultural training
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The entities involved
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Devi
Indian politician
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Bihar
state in eastern India
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Uttarakhand
Indian state