Bihar woman turns village into ‘Mushroom Village’, empowers 250 women

 In Bihar’s Nalanda district, Anita Devi ventured into mushroom farming to uplift her family’s financial situation. Initially faced with skepticism from her community, her unwavering dedication culminated in the formation of the Madhopur Farmers Producers Company, which by 2025 embraced 512 farmers and provided vital agricultural resources. Devi’s initiative has empowered local women and promoted self-sufficiency, with aspirations to expand into diverse produce like makhana. In Bihar’s Nalanda district, Anita Devi ventured into mushroom farming to uplift her family’s financial situation. Initially faced with skepticism from her community, her unwavering dedication culminated in the formation of the Madhopur Farmers Producers Company, which by 2025 embraced 512 farmers and provided vital agricultural resources. Devi’s initiative has empowered local women and promoted self-sufficiency, with aspirations to expand into diverse produce like makhana.