Not AvailableThere is an increasing need of training on mushroom cultivation technology among the farmers
and entrepreneurs as a result of good prospect for mushroom in the market. The training on
mushroom cultivation technology for entrepreneurs is a flagship programme of Directorate of
Mushroom Research, Solan which aims to facilitate the complete knowledge of mushroom
production activity on commercial scale. Evaluating the quality and effectiveness of such
training for further improvement in their standard is strongly emphasized by extension research.
The 10 day training programme on mushroom cultivation technology for entrepreneurs was
evaluated by using structured questionnaires before and after the trainings. The training was
evaluated with respect to the topics covered, training facility, training outcome, overall
evaluation of the training and suggestions for future trainings. The participants evaluated the
training topics highly with respect to relevance, content, supportiveness of teaching aids and
overall learning achieved. Most of the variables to assess the overall training programme were
rated highly by the trainees. The participants felt the need for more number of practical classes
and additional information on finance and subsidy support for the commercial unit of white
button mushroom. It is important to ensure the satisfaction of the trainees with respect to their
expectations about the programme. Regular intervention of the scientists to assess the constraints
faced by the clients in adoption of the technology can only be deemed as success of the training
programmes.Not Availabl
