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Success Story: Gaurav Kumar of Jehanabad in Bihar started mushroom production in 500 rupees and now has set up a unit of button mushroom. He trained 800 farmers and produced 150 kg.
Highlights
- Gaurav Kumar started mushroom production from 500 rupees.
- Gaurav gave mushroom training to 800 farmers.
- 150 kg button mushrooms were produced in Gaurav’s unit.
Jehanabad: The loser of the mind is defeat and the victory of the mind… This saying is accurate on Gaurav Kumar, the young entrepreneur of Jehanabad, who started mushroom production for 500 rupees and has set up the most demand button mushroom units in the market today. Now you will be able to earn years from this unit. Button mushrooms need low temperatures, due to which people here are able to cultivate it from October to March. Gaurav is making good production by starting this work.
Know the story of Gaurav Kumar
Gaurav Kumar, a resident of Tirra village in Hulasganj, Jehanabad, begins with education. His dream was to get a government job. He worked hard for many years, but when the dream broke after reaching close 2-3 times, he decided to become an entrepreneur. This path was also not easy, but had to do something in life. Someone advised them to start mushroom cultivation. Gaurav started this work after a little thought.
Travel started from 500 rupees
Gaurav told Local 18 that he started mushroom production in 2013 for 500 rupees. This business went on for some time, but some people did not like their things and had to close the unit. Despite this, Gaurav did not lose courage and continued hard. This increased the involvement with people. Where constant hard work made him connected to FPO and he gave mushroom training to many people. Today he has 800 farmers associated with FPO, whom he gives necessary advice.
Gaurav brought a new way of employment
Gaurav told that he has started the unit of button mushroom. In the last few days, up to 150 kg has been produced. Its marketing is done in Patna, Jehanabad, Nalanda and Arwal. At present, 5 people are associated with this unit, who do the work of maintenance, packing and packing. Whatever farmers want to cultivate it, they can also start with low capital. Initially pay attention to the seasonal work, and when you become completely stronger than capital and learn the work, start it well. There is tremendous profit in this farming.
