Impact of Oyster Mushroom Cultivation and Value Addition Trainings among the Umemployed Youth of Buldhana District, Maharashtra, India

Abstract: Mushroom cultivation has been acknowledged by researchers and farmers as a technically viable agricultural practice, serving as a key source of income, employment and rural development. These initiatives for employment generation and poverty reduction play a crucial role in improving the socio- economic status of marginalized groups, particularly rural women. Various agricultural universities have organized numerous training programs and workshops. Women have shown a favourable attitude towards mushroom cultivation. It was noted that mushroom cultivation training for positive attitude, contributing to income generation and providing financial support to families.