From Hut to Riches: Lakhimpur Kheri Woman's Mushroom Farm Reaches Nepal, Earns Lakhs

• Meera Devi, from Lakhimpur Kheri's Lalapur village, transformed her life through mushroom farming after years of struggle.
• Associated with 'Jyoti Prerna Self-Help Group', she received training in organic farming and mushroom production in 2022-2023.
• Starting from a hut, her mushroom produce now meets local demand and is even supplied to neighboring Nepal.
• She earns up to one lakh rupees monthly, significantly improving her family's economic situation.
• Meera Devi now trains and inspires other rural women towards self-reliance and economic empowerment.

Why It Matters: Meera Devi's mushroom farming success in Lakhimpur Kheri exemplifies rural women's economic empowerment.