The participants from number of different
states : The data was analyzed to know the
participation level of states in the national
mushroom mela (Fig. 2). In the initial years till
2007, the participation of states has almost
remained constant and most of the participants
were from North India. However, during the
last three years, there has been a steep rise in
number of states participated. This increase in
participation levels may be owed to the
increasing interest among the growers and
entrepreneurs for mushroom cultivation in
different parts of India. Showcasing of
Directorate’s new inventions and technologies
draws the attention of mushroom
entrepreneurs from across the Indian states. The
group of active mushroom growers from Uttar
Pradesh and Orissa opined that they have come
all the way to Solan to see the demonstration
of new technologies working on the field.