Author(s): Shikha Markam, Ravindra Tigga, Abhay Kumar and Dharampal Kerketta

Abstract:
The present study was conducted to ascertain the impact of skill development training on mushroom production for self-employment for the establishment of mushroom units and adoption rate of the mushroom production technology among the trainees who acquired trainings from the Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Surguja under Mukhyamantri Kaushal Vikash Yozna during 2014-15 to 2016-17. The numbers of mushroom unit established were also increased progressively from 7 to 43. The adoption rates were increased from 13.46 per cent to 40.95 per cent. On the basis of assessment it can be concluded that skill development training is essential to popularize the mushroom production and self-employment among the rural women.