Outcome of mushroom cultivation training conducted by the Mushroom Research and Training Institute, Pantnagar

Abstract

Purpose of this study was to measure outcome of mushroom training conducted by the Mushroom Research and Training Institute (MRTC), Pantnagar. The study was conducted in three villages of Udham Singh Nagar district of Uttarakhand. Data were collected through pre-tested semi- structured interview schedule and Focus Group Discussion. Ex- trainees of MRTC, Pantnagar were selected through census method as respondents. Study found that majority of the trainees also started this venture after training but many of them discontinued it. Some of the trainees also reported that they have learnt the things to the extent that they can train other people also and applying knowledge and skills in their mushroom production practices. Income was found varying in different years but an increasing trend was observed as far as production, investment and income was concern. Therefore, it was suggested that effort should be made to minimize the constraints for enhancing mushroom production and amelioration the socio-economic status of the mushroom trainees.