Odisha is among the leading states in mushroom production, contributing nearly 11 per cent to the country's total output, Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo said while addressing the Mushroom Conclave 2026 here Wednesday.
"Mushrooms are called super food as it is rich in nutrients, fat-free and low in cholesterol. Its cultivation is organic and sustainable for the environment.
The state government is promoting mushroom cultivation, providing subsidies under MKUY and developing the roadmap for its market linkage, while providing robust logistic support," the deputy CM said.
The conclave was organised by Agricultural Promotion and Investment Corporation of Odisha Limited (APICOL), a corporation under the Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Empowerment (DA&FE) to promote mushroom cultivation as a sustainable livelihood opportunity. The event featured technical sessions on advanced production techniques, post-harvest management, value addition, and market linkages in the mushroom sector.
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