Mushroom cultivation has been gaining popularity in the Surguja district .  Mushroom being a great source of protein and other nutrients is often described as a superfood. Capitalizing on this, the Surguja district administration has been doing its bit to turn mushroom cultivation into a profitable venture. The farmers doing mushroom cultivation are being provided spawns as well as technical knowledge.The administration has set up mushroom production units and procurement centers. The farmers can sell their produce in these procurement centers for a good price.

Mushroom Cultivation in Surguja

A processing unit has also been set up at the biotech lab and various mushroom related products are being processed there. All these steps are taken to encourage and support mushroom farmers. The people here have started making a lot of things from mushroom-like mushroom papads among others. It is gradually becoming a great source of livelihood!