ICAR-IIHR conducted an 'Online Training on Entrepreneurship development training on Mushroom technology' by adopting the online delivery format. ICAR-IIHR developed a specialized online module integrating power point lecture visuals and relevant stepwise practical videos for better understanding. The module comprised of lectures and videos on mushroom spawn production, mushroom production technology of 9 commercial varieties of mushrooms, post-harvest management and value addition of mushrooms, mechanization and mushroom machinery, farm layout and structures, sanitation package for organic production of mushrooms, marketing and entrepreneurship through ancillary mushroom activities, information on lesser known mushrooms with high future potential and financial assistance for mushroom projects through various agencies. Mushroom technology as an inclusive technology for specially abled people and ways and means of utilizing this technology as a social enterprise for rural sector, women, marginalized sector was also a part of discussion. The course was designed for 6 days and was conducted from 01st to 07th January 2022. The schedule comprised of 5 hours of online theory and integrated videos on practical each day. Thirty hours of lectures were delivered. Ninety-four candidates from 14 different states participated in the program. 59 men and 35 women trainees attended the training.
