CSIR Scientists Help Sikkim Farmers To Grow Vitamin D Rich Mushroom

To boost the income of Sikkim farmers, scientists at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have begun a project that cultivates 'Shiitake' - an enhanced variety of Mushroom. Reportedly, Shiitake is sold at Rs 3000/kg in the Delhi markets since it has a "very good smoky and meaty flavour". Reportedly, three food processing cluster centres are being set up with the help of MSME Ministry.