Lachit Thamoung, a progressive mushroom farmer from Juna IV village in Namsai district, Arunachal Pradesh, was honored with the ‘Millionaire Farmer of India District Award’
Lachit Thamoung, a progressive mushroom farmer from Juna IV village in Namsai district, Arunachal Pradesh, was honored with the ‘Millionaire Farmer of India District Award’ . The award ceremony, organized by Krishi Jagran in collaboration with ICAR, was organized from 1st-3rd December 2024, at the ICAR Pusa Mela Ground. The event recognized million-dollar farmers worldwide, with nominations invited from all Indian districts through ICAR institutes. Thamoung was nominated by ICAR-KVK, Namsai.
Starting with a small mushroom unit producing just 10 kg of spawn, Lachit now operates a unit that produces 300 kg of mushrooms annually, including Milky and Oyster varieties. His processing unit is certified by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India for producing value-added mushroom and meat products. Lachit is also committed to empowering local youth and women, offering training and resources to help them set up mushroom farms.
This recognition highlights Lachit’s dedication to scientific farming methods, agricultural innovations, and his efforts to inspire and mentor others in the farming community. His award serves as motivation for him and others to embrace entrepreneurial ventures in agriculture.
