Woman's Mushroom Farm Success: Earns 5 Lakh Annually Despite Family Duties

• Vidya Ujed from Jalna established an oyster mushroom plant, earning ₹5 lakh annually despite family responsibilities.
• She received training at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kharupudi in 2015 and began commercial production in 2019.
• Her farm utilizes a tin shed, plastic bags with paddy husk, and mushroom spawn, yielding 5-6 kg fresh mushrooms daily from 30 beds.
• Mushrooms sell for ₹400/kg fresh, ₹600-₹1000/kg dry, and powder for ₹2000/kg.
• Vidya has trained 180 entrepreneurs, leading to the establishment of 45 new mushroom production plants.

Why It Matters: Vidya Ujed's mushroom farming success in Jalna highlights determination, turning a small venture into a ₹5 lakh annual income.