Solan, September 10: Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla stressed the importance of scientific research to increase the shelf-life of mushrooms and promote mushroom cultivation across the country. Speaking as the Chief Guest at the 27th National Mushroom Fair organized by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Directorate of Mushroom Research (ICAR-DMR) at Solan, the Governor called for greater awareness and motivation among people to take up mushroom cultivation.
Congratulating the Directorate for its efforts, Governor Shukla highlighted Solan being designated as “Mushroom City” in 1997, acknowledging the progress made in mushroom cultivation in the last 27 years. He said India’s mushroom production has grown from one lakh tonne 10 years ago to 3.5 lakh tonne today, placing the country at the fourth position in global production. The Governor urged scientists, growers, entrepreneurs and industries to collaborate by using modern techniques to enhance mushroom production and improve marketing strategies.
He praised the Directorate of Mushroom Research, saying it is the only institute in India that has 32 All India Coordinated Mushroom Project Centres and urged the organization to expand its production techniques to all corners of the country through agricultural universities and science centres.
He said this would help farmers get better prices for their produce. Governor Shukla also called for research on wild mushrooms, especially varieties like Gucchi and Keedajadi, which are known for their high market value. He encouraged the organization of fairs, seminars, training programmes and exhibitions to educate farmers more about modern mushroom cultivation methods.
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