In a remarkable success story from Bilaspur, young entrepreneur Narendra Singh has become a symbol of self-reliance by leveraging the Himachal Pradesh Government's schemes and training programs. Through his dedication and hard work, he has not only secured his livelihood but also created employment opportunities for many rural youth, showcasing how government support can transform lives.
Narendra Singh's journey began with training from the Garden Department of the Himachal Pradesh Government in Bilaspur. With an initial investment of just Rs. 8,000, he started mushroom production using 100 compost bags. To further enhance his skills, he received advanced training from the National Research Center for Mushroom (NRCM) Solan.
In 2016-17, with support from the Himachal Pradesh Government and a bank loan, Narendra set up a hi-tech mushroom fertilizer, seed, and production unit. Guided by the Garden Department and DMR Solan, he developed an integrated facility capable of producing high-quality mushroom compost in just 13 days.
Last year, Narendra supplied 28,000 compost bags to farming families, helping them achieve impressive results. This year, the number has risen to 50,000 bags, benefiting over 2,000 families across districts like Bilaspur, Solan, Mandi, Hamirpur, Una, Shimla, and Kangra. Fresh mushrooms from his unit are regularly supplied to markets in Bilaspur, Sundarnagar, Mandi, Kullu, Manali, Solan, and Shimla.
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