ITANAGAR, Apr 21: A one-day training programme on mushroom cultivation and its commercialization was organised by the CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology (Itanagar Branch), in collaboration with the Office of Assistant Commissioner, Naharlagun, at Serene Rehabilitation Centre, Nirjuli, on Tuesday.
Around 30 participants attended the programme, which aimed to promote sustainable income generation and open new livelihood opportunities through mushroom cultivation.
The programme was attended by Naharlagun Circle Officer Nani Mamung, along with Dr Chandan Tamuly, Senior Principal Scientist and In-Charge, and Dr Prasenjit Manna, Principal Scientist of CSIR-NEIST Itanagar Branch.
Addressing the participants, Mamung encouraged them to adopt mushroom cultivation as a viable source of livelihood and assured continued support from the district administration and the Govt of Arunachal Pradesh.
Dr Tamuly delivered a talk on the importance of mushroom cultivation for sustainable income generation and spoke on “Commercial cultivation of mushroom towards sustainable socio-economic development to combat malnutrition.” He also assured technical support to interested participants.
Dr Manna highlighted the commercial aspects of mushroom farming and its role in strengthening the rural economy and achieving sustainable development goals.
The programme also included a hands-on training session, with participants actively engaging in practical demonstrations throughout the day.