Set to be honored with the prestigious ‘Progressive Mushroom Award 2023’ by the Directorate of Mushroom Research at Chambaghat Solan, Himachal Pradesh, Gowhar Lone, also known as the “Mushroom Man of North Kashmir,” is being recognized for his remarkable achievements. The award ceremony is slated to take place during the upcoming Mushroom Mela 2023 scheduled for September 10 at ICAR DMR Solan.
ICAR-Directorate of Mushroom Research (DMR) was established with the aim of conducting comprehensive research on mushrooms and providing training to trainers and growers. With its widespread network of coordinating and cooperating centers across the country, ICAR-DMR focuses on surveying regions, collecting new mushroom varieties, conducting research, assessing adaptability to different agro-climatic zones, and testing developed technologies.