From Jobless to 'Mushroom King': Subodh Kumar's ₹10 Lakh Profit from 10 Katha Farm

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News18•05-02-2026, 05:36
From Jobless to 'Mushroom King': Subodh Kumar's ₹10 Lakh Profit from 10 Katha Farm
- •Subodh Kumar, from Arya Nagar, Hazaribagh, transformed his life from unemployment to becoming the 'Mushroom King' of the district.
- •Inspired by a friend, he took training from Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Hazaribagh in 2008 and started mushroom cultivation.
- •Beginning in a single room with limited resources, he gradually expanded his operation to a 10 katha farm, focusing on button mushrooms.
- •His dedication and hard work now yield an annual profit of over ₹1,000,000, making him financially self-reliant and an inspiration.
- •Subodh advises new farmers to get proper training before starting mushroom cultivation due to the crop's sensitive nature.
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