Good news: Bihar reached number three in the country in mushroom production, business increased rapidly in the last 10 years
Mushroom business has increased rapidly in the state after 2010. As a result of this, Bihar has reached number three in the country.
Now Bihar is lagging behind Maharashtra and Odisha in terms of mushroom production by a huge margin.
About 70 percent of the people in the rural areas of Bihar are still dependent on agriculture. Farmers generally grow paddy, wheat, pulses and oilseeds. At the same time, vegetables and fruits are also cultivated. But in the last 10 years, farmers have started experimenting. At the same time, the government is also helping the farmers in this work. As a result of this, Bihar has reached number three in the country in mushroom production.
Minister Sanjay Jha gave information by tweeting
In this regard, Sanjay Jha, a minister in the Bihar government and JDU leader, has given information by tweeting. He tweeted and wrote, “Bihar has reached number three in the country in mushroom production. In the year 2020-21, 21,325 tonnes of mushroom were produced. Three agricultural roadmaps implemented under the guidance of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, besides major crops in the state, milk, The production of eggs, fish etc. has already increased significantly.”
Let us tell you that after 2010, mushroom business has increased rapidly in the state. As a result of this, Bihar has reached number three in the country. Now Bihar is lagging behind Maharashtra and Odisha in terms of mushroom production by a huge margin.
Government giving fifty percent grant
It is known that the Bihar government has started giving subsidy to farmers to promote mushroom cultivation. Under the scheme made for mushroom cultivation, 50% subsidy is being provided by the state government based on credit linked bank, whose benefit can be availed by the farmers. A grant-in-aid of Rs 10 lakh is being given for mushroom production at a cost of Rs 20 lakh per unit. In such a situation, farmers are now moving towards mushroom cultivation leaving other crops.
