{
  "id": 18052077,
  "title": "Bihar woman turns village into ‘Mushroom Village’, empowers 250 women",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/bihar-woman-turns-village-into-mushroom-village-empowers-250-women",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-04T01:33:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/people/once-taunted-for-growing-mushrooms-bihar-woman-turned-her-village-into-a-mushroom-village-by-2017-anita-devi-had-brought-250-rural-women-into-her-farmers-company/articleshow/135492565.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Anita Devi, a home science graduate from Bihar's Nalanda district, started growing mushrooms in 2010. Initially mocked by villagers, she pursued mushroom farming after receiving training from the Krishi Vigyan Kendra and universities in Bihar and Uttarakhand. Her efforts gradually gained recognition, leading to Anantpur's designation as a \"Mushroom Village\" in 2012. Devi's mushroom cultivation transformed her family's financial situation and eventually expanded to empower 250 women through her Madhopur Farmers Producers Company Limited. Today, the company not only supports farmers by providing essential agricultural inputs at lower rates but also connects them with online platforms and hotel businesses to improve market access. In 2025, Anita Devi was among six women chosen to share their success stories on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's social media accounts on International Women's Day, sharing her journey of overcoming financial struggles and transforming her village into a thriving \"Mushroom Village.\"",
  "summary": "In Bihar's Nalanda district, Anita Devi ventured into mushroom farming to uplift her family's financial situation. Initially faced with skepticism from her community, her unwavering dedication culminated in the formation of the Madhopur Farmers Producers Company, which by 2025 embraced 512 farmers and provided vital agricultural resources. Devi's initiative has empowered local women and promoted…",
  "key_points": [
    "Anita Devi, home science graduate, started mushroom farming in 2010",
    "Anantpur village designated as 'Mushroom Village' in 2012",
    "Madhopur Farmers Producers Company empowers 250 women"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}