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Mushrooms
A $69B industry!
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Mushrooms not only make delicious

dishes, but also have a major
potential for the economy.

They could give Indian farmers an

income boost and open up a

$69 bn
export market

Wondering how?
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Farmers can start growing

mushrooms with just Rs. 10,000.

This small investment can bring them

3x returns
in just months
So, why aren't more farmers growing
mushrooms?
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Well, very few Indians eat mushrooms.

India per capita Europe per capita

mushroom consumption mushroom consumption

90 grams 3-4 kgs

But this gives us a huge opportunity

to export mushrooms to countries
like the UK and the US. Plus...
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...these mushrooms have a huge

potential for use in other industries:

Fashion Industry
Mushrooms being used to make fake
leather and replace plastic bags.

Food Industry
Mushrooms being used to make
vegan meat.

Pharmaceutical Industry
Mushrooms being used to make anti-
cancer and other life-saving drugs.
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In fact, magic mushrooms (which

are considered narcotics) are also
being used to treat depression.

But, currently India produces only

2% of the world's mushrooms.

So, if we want to take advantage of

this $69 bn opportunity...
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...a lot of developments are needed.

Since mushrooms can only grow in

cool and moist temperatures....

We need to invest in special

greenhouses to grow them on scale.

And to harness the power of

mushrooms in other industries...
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...we need to invest in research and

development.

Farmers will also need to be

educated about the proper
mushroom growing techniques.

So, a lot of work needs to be done

before we become mushroom
maestros.
What other cash crops or
sectors can India tap to become
an export hub? Comment below!

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