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Mushroom Development Foundation
Sustainable livelihood, women empowerment and climate change.

Mushroom Development Foundation

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Welcome to MDF

Building Sustainable Health, Livelihood & Thriving Communities

Mushroom Development Foundation works alongside communities to create healthier lives, sustainable income opportunities and a more resilient future.

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Healthy Communities

Promoting awareness, wellbeing and practical community support for healthier and more resilient lives.

Women Empowerment

Helping women build skills, confidence and income opportunities through inclusive initiatives.

Sustainable Livelihoods

Encouraging entrepreneurship, sustainable agriculture and climate-conscious solutions.

EMPOWERING WOMEN FARMERS & STARTUP ENTREPRENEURS

Sustainable agriculture, women empowerment and climate change.

Mushroom Development Foundation (MDF) since 1994 has empowered small and marginal farmers, by promoting eco-friendly mushroom cultivation to address livelihood challenges and malnutrition throughout the country. From 2021 through the "Livelihood Ashram," creating a hub for training and collaboration, to fosters entrepreneurship and educational institutions towards a brighter future.

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Why We Act

Our Actions Today Are Shaping the Future
We're Committed to Making an Impact

From sustainable agriculture to community learning, we work to make opportunities accessible and communities more resilient.

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What We Do

Our Programmes

Discover initiatives designed to strengthen livelihoods, encourage entrepreneurship and support inclusive development.

FARMER EMPOWERMENT: Cultivating Change, One Farmer at a Time

FARMER EMPOWERMENT: Cultivating Change, One Farmer at a Time

  • End-to-End Training: With full value-chain skills for mushroom success.
  • Nutrition Awareness: mushrooms as a sustainable and nutrient-rich solution.
  • Collaborative Development: Co-creating innovative, scalable livelihood models.
  • Empowering Marginalized Groups: Especially tribal women for economic independence.
  • MDF conducted sensitization and training across the globe reaching out to more than 2 lakh people.
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FARMER CLUSTER PROVEN MODEL : Empowering Communities, Ensuring Success

FARMER CLUSTER PROVEN MODEL : Empowering Communities, Ensuring Success

  • Targeted Selection: Through socio-economic surveys and needs and interests.
  • End-to-End Value Chain: Cost-effective, scalable solutions from production to market linkages.
  • Business Planning & Federation: Promoting Area-Level Federations or FPOs.
  • Market & Credit Access: Linking farmers to markets and financial resources.
  • Developed clusters in 4 states: Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, and West Bengal covering about . -” 4000 people.
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LIVELIHOOD ASHRAM (LA) Transforming Lives through Innovation

LIVELIHOOD ASHRAM (LA) Transforming Lives through Innovation

  • Training & Demonstration: Mushroom cultivation training for multiple mushroom species.
  • Start-Up Incubation: Supporting start-ups with experience and infrastructure.
  • Innovation Lab: Spawn production lab and innovation for various products with fungi.
  • Agro-Industrial Cluster: Integrating villages with diverse livelihood products & services.
  • So far LA we have trained about 2800 people since 2021 October.
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STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS PROGRAM : UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL!

STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS PROGRAM : UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL!

  • Turn ideas into action with our Student Entrepreneurs Program: Share 30 Years of Global Expertise.
  • Hands-On Practical Learning at your institute.
  • Earn While You Learn: Join long-term internships at Livelihood Ashram.
  • Field Exposure Camps: Experience village visits and practical learning.
  • Empower Your Students. Shape the Future: Reached 18 schools, 22 colleges and 6 universities across Assam and Meghalaya reaching outto about 2600 students.
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Start-up Ecosystem at Livehood Ashram

Start-up Ecosystem at Livehood Ashram

  • A hub for scientific technologies, market investments, and entrepreneurial innovation.
  • Structured Support Framework:
  • Continuous Mentorship & Hand-Holding:
  • Skill & Business Acumen Development:
  • Market Access & Sustainable Growth:
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Our Mission

Our mission is to promote smart, sustainable, and integrated farming practices . By combining traditional knowledge with modern innovations, we aim to empower farmers—especially women, youth, and rural communities—to build resilient livelihoods, enhance income generation, and ensure environmental sustainability.

Our Vision

To establish a holistic and sustainable agricultural system that harmoniously combines crops,, and other allied activities, maximizing resource use efficiency, increasing farm income, ensuring food security, and promoting environmental sustainability for present and future generations.

Measuring Meaningful Change

Our Impact

World class mushroom development technology (SPAWNS, MUSHROOM SUBSTRATE, QUALITY CONTROL) expertise, Local, National & International market Experiences.

50+ Projects Completed
30+ MOU signing
5+ University
10k+ Farmers
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Explore products and resources that help support sustainable livelihoods and community programmes.

One Day Training Program

One Day Training Program

One Day Training Program

₹1,200.00
Mushroom Growing House 8 x 10 sq feet size

Mushroom Growing House 8 x 10 sq feet size

Mushroom Growing House 8 x 10 sq feet size

₹20,000.00
Ready to Grow Bags

Ready to Grow Bags

Ready to Grow Bags

₹100.00
Oyster/Milky Mushroom Spawn

Oyster/Milky Mushroom Spawn

Oyster/Milky Mushroom Spawn

₹25.00
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Stories & Updates

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Read our latest stories, insights and updates about community development, sustainable livelihoods and empowerment.

Empowering Rural Women Through Mushroom Cultivation and Training Programs
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Empowering Rural Women Through Mushroom Cultivation and Training Programs

MDF empowers rural women by offering hands-on training in mushroom cultivation, enabling them to become financially independent. These programs are transforming lives, promoting entrepreneurship, and fostering self-reliance across India’s villages.

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Collaboration and partnership help communities access knowledge, opportunities and sustainable solutions.

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