Mushroom Farming: Start for ₹900, Government Subsidizes Shed Construction

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News18•19-01-2026, 16:23
Mushroom Farming: Start for ₹900, Government Subsidizes Shed Construction
- •Start mushroom farming with an initial investment as low as ₹900, potentially yielding 50 times profit in 1.5 months.
- •A ₹9 bag from the horticulture department can produce 3 kg of mushrooms, selling for ₹150/kg, generating ₹400+.
- •Block Horticulture Officer Rishu Anand confirms high profitability and support for farmers.
- •The horticulture department offers a 50% subsidy on constructing a mushroom hut (15x30 feet), costing ₹1.80 lakh.
- •To avail benefits, visit the Horticulture Bihar website or your district/block horticulture department office.
Why It Matters: Mushroom farming offers high returns with low investment and significant government support for infrastructure.
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