On October 20, 2023, Don Bosco Tech Thakurmunda center organized 2nd guest lecture session of Mushroom Grower job role (Batch -5) of Accenture 2023-24, with the present of honorable guest, trainer and trainees. The center is all about giving training to trainees on understanding and cultivating of Mushroom Grower. Mr. Nilamadhav Mohanta owner of Maa Basuli Mushroom Farm was invited as guest lecture.

Mr. Jagadish Prasad Swain Domain Trainer of Mushroom Grower began welcoming our guest. He introduced and welcomed Mr. Mohanta to deliver the lecture.

Mr. Mohanta described about the Mushrooms farming. They belong in a kingdom of their own, separate from plants and animals. Fungi differ from plants and animals in the way they obtain their nutrients. India is a largely agricultural country and producing a huge quantity of agro –wastes every year. Agro –Wastes used for mushroom cultivation. He also include in his speech about prepare and pasteurize the compost necessary to cultivate mushrooms, how commercially important species of mushroom and design appropriate site to cultivate mushroom.

Mushrooms flourish under precise conditions. Mushroom farms are typically indoors so farmers can replicate nature’s perfect conditions. Each variety of mushrooms prefers a certain amount of heat, humidity, and air flow. Mushrooms grown for human consumption are grown in a very sterile environment to prevent any contamination. Pro-tip: mushrooms need good air flow, so never store them in a plastic bag (instead, store in their original packaging or a clean brown paper bag) he said.

It is always a wonderful experience when the trainees are encountered with an expert of a specific field during the guest lecture session. It is a learning juncture where the participants have different FAQs on the real-world life experiences. Mr. Mohanta said now for a mission to enhance female empowerment, several programs have been running through mushroom production by giving them the opportunity to gain farming skills, financial independence, and self-respect.

Mr. Mohanta ended up the session by answering queries and he has advised the trainees for cultivate mushroom as business purpose and wishes them for better future. The session ended with a hearty thanks to Mr. Mohanta by support domain trainer Mrs.Rasmita Behera in appreciation for taking the time out to educate the students.