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Rugda Mushroom Harvest Provides Seasonal Income Across Eastern and Central India

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Rugda, a wild mushroom resembling a puffball, is being found across the Chhotanagpur Plateau in several adjoining states, including Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, and Bihar. This prized food, which is considered a non-timber forest produce, fetches high prices in some areas, such as Jharkhand, where a kilogramme can cost between Rs 500 and Rs 3,000 depending on the harvest location and month. The knowledge required to locate the mushroom is primarily passed down through generations by women in the community.

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Why it matters

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The high market value of rugda makes it a significant source of seasonal income for many tribal households living in forested villages across the region. The mushroom's rarity and brief season contribute to its high demand and price stability in the local market.

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Who's involved

  • ChhattisgarhState in central India where rugda is being cultivated and harvested.
  • JharkhandState in eastern India where rugda is a prized food and provides seasonal income.
  • OdishaState in Eastern India where rugda is a prized food and provides seasonal income.
  • BiharState in eastern India where rugda is a prized food and provides seasonal income.
  • West BengalIndian state where rugda is a prized food and provides seasonal income.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • ChhattisgarhSpeculative

    Tribal communities in Chhattisgarh might see increased seasonal income due to the high market price of rugda.

  • JharkhandSpeculative

    Tribal communities in Jharkhand could see increased seasonal income from the market price and demand for rugda.

  • OdishaSpeculative

    Tribal communities in Odisha might see increased seasonal income due to the high market price of rugda.

  • BiharSpeculative

    Tribal communities in Bihar might see increased seasonal income due to the high market price of rugda.

  • West BengalSpeculative

    Tribal communities in West Bengal might see increased seasonal income due to the high market price of rugda.

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