The batch inauguration ceremony for the Job role of Mushroom Grower for Batch- 7 under Accenture – 12 was successfully organized at Don Bosco Tech, Sambalpur, Odisha on November 28, 2022. The welcome address was made by Mr. Dillip Kumar Behera and he invited the guest of the event Sr. Sarita Kujur to mark the beginning by lighting the lamp. The Event was presided over by Sr. Sarita Kujur, Centre Head of DB Tech, Sambalpur center.

Mr. Sarat Chandra Dash formally explained DB Tech’s role in shaping and molding careers of unemployed youth from among the marginal section of society throughout India. He explained the benefits of getting into DB Tech Skilling Programs.

On being requested to speak a few words of encouragement Sr. Sarita spoke on the bright future prospect for a person obtaining for mushroom cultivation as an alternative employment opportunity. She also stressed on its importance in building a sound and healthy rural economy. She enlightened the students about the nutritional profile of Mushrooms, health benefits and cost effective methods to set up a small Mushroom cultivation unit. She also told the trainees about the importance of self-employment and its added value to a family in terms of a complete process of livelihood. Sr. Sarita inspired students to become entrepreneur and leading figures in the field of agriculture with the help of many live examples.

The domain trainer addressed the trainees and laid emphasis on self-employment against the harsh reality of running after a job. Mushroom being an indoor crop provides vast opportunities for empowering rural and urban women through cultivation, production of value-added products and marketing. It also provides vast opportunities for unemployed youths to take up mushroom cultivation and marketing.

Mr. Sarada Prasad Nanda concluded the event by giving a vote of thanks to the revered guest for sparing time for our trainees. During the process, he also mentioned about the mission and objectives of the training program. He thanked all the trainees for connecting with us and assured them for their beautiful future.