Odisha techie quit 14-year career, his mushroom farm makes Rs 19 lakh a month
Vikramdev Mohapatra, a software engineer with 14 years of experience in the IT industry, has made a career change and now runs a successful mushroom production unit in Nabarangpur, Odisha. The venture, which employs 24 people, generates monthly revenue of Rs 16-19 lakh by cultivating and processing mushrooms throughout the year.
Mohapatra's enterprise is supported by a government subsidy of Rs 97 lakh under the Mukhyamantri Krushi Udyog Yojana, and the mushrooms are sold at approximately Rs 100-110 per kg. The project, which required an initial investment of Rs 2.56 crore, has not only shifted Mohapatra's career but also created jobs in his community.
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