Saharanpur's Himanshu quit job, now earns lakhs from 5,000 mushroom bags

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News18•14-12-2025, 08:50
Saharanpur's Himanshu quit job, now earns lakhs from 5,000 mushroom bags
- •Himanshu Saini of Saharanpur left his job to pursue mushroom farming.
- •He started with just 5 mushroom bags in 2018 after receiving training.
- •His operation has expanded to 5000 organic mushroom bags, yielding 100-150 kg daily.
- •Saini sells his produce in Dehradun and Delhi markets for better prices.
- •He also creates value-added products like pakoras, protein powder, and pickles from mushrooms.
Why It Matters: Himanshu Saini's success proves mushroom farming offers high returns and youth empowerment.
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