Homegrown 'Vegetarian Meat': Women Earn Big with Mushroom Farming in 20 Days

• In Jharkhand, women in Bahargora block are cultivating button jumbo mushrooms at home, transforming small spaces into profitable businesses.
• Led by Lakshmi Nandi Gorai, over 20 women are achieving self-reliance by meeting the rising demand for mushrooms in various markets.
• Mushrooms are ready in just 20 days from a pre-made bag costing ₹165, yielding 3 kg or more, which sells for ₹250 per kg.
• This low-effort farming requires only 30 minutes daily for care, allowing women to manage household duties alongside earning significant profits.
• Called 'vegetarian meat' due to high protein and vitamins, mushrooms are increasingly popular, boosting the women's income and inspiring others.