Imphal, Apr. 24 : The youth of Manipur, who are keen to become
financially independent, have found that mushroom cultivation can help
them generate income not just for themselves but also for others.
Ningobam
Ningthemjao Singh, an agriculture graduate, who runs "Hee Yai Mushroom
Farm" in Manipur's Imphal East District started mushroom cultivation in
the courtyard of a hut along with sister N Pramoda Devi in 1995. Over a
period of time he has expanded the business.
N. Tomcha Singh, a mushroom farmer, said it is very profitable.
"Mushroom
cultivation will be good for state's economy because we don't have to
go outside to get materials. All the materials are available here so
introduction of mushroom cultivation will help employment and income
generation," he said.
Today his annual earnings are more than Rs
3.5 lakhs and he employs 8 people. Different species of mushrooms,
including Oyster, Shiitake, Maitake and Lion's Mane are sold in the
local market and in other parts of the state.
Bala Devi, a
labour here, said that the demand for mushroom is growing, and added
that the production has gone up."We are doing very well," she added.
Earnings from the farm help me meet my expenses. Now, I can look after my family," added another labour Nganbi Devi.
Ningobam Singh provides an example worthy of emulation for youth of the region.
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