Abstract

Dr. Sona Singh and Dr. N. S. K. Harsh

Ganoderma lucidum is an important medicinal mushroom being used in clinical, pharmaceutical and nutritional industry for the treatment of various diseases such as migraine, hypertension, asthma, hepatitis and cardiovascular problems. Its therapeutic importance and increasing demand emphasizes to develop and extend its easy cultivation technique. In the present study the main focus was given to small groups and marginal farmers of rural areas specially women and unemployed youth who can make an economic contribution to agricultural and healthcare markets. The results proved the success of the extension approach and methodology which entitles many local villagers and farmers of nearby areas of Dehradun, India to cultivate mushroom and earn a good source of income. This would create new approaches of employment for the rural populations.