On 14th November 2024, the Mushroom Excellence Centre was inaugurated under the theme "Mycelium to Marketplace: The Art of Mushroom Cultivation for Learning and Earning." The center, established by the Amity Food and Agriculture Foundation, is a stateof-the-art facility designed to revolutionize agricultural practices by integrating technology, skill development, and entrepreneurship
This initiative demonstrates Amity University’s commitment to advancing communityfocused education and fostering sustainable agricultural practices, particularly in rural and underserved regions. The centre serves as a model for using agriculture as a vehicle for economic empowerment and community development.
List of Guest
[Chief Guest]
· Shri Dinesh Pratap Singh Hon’ble Minister of Horticulture, Government of Uttar Pradesh.
[Guest Of Honour]
· Shri Ravinder, IAS Principal Secretary (Agriculture), Government of Uttar Pradesh.
· Prof. (Dr.) Arun Kumar Vice-Chancellor, Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan
Agricultural University.
· Prof. (Dr.) Alok Rai Vice-Chancellor, Lucknow University
· Dr. Aseem Chauhan: Chairman, Amity University.
· Prof. (Dr.) Balvinder Shukla Vice-Chancellor, Amity University Uttar Pradesh
· Prof. (Dr.) Anil Vashisht Pro Vice-Chancellor, Amity University Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow campus.
[Guest Speakers]
Prof (Dr). Daya Ram: Renowned as the "Mushroom Man of Bihar."
· Dr Shailendra Pratap Singh Head Horticulture KVK Sitapur
· Dr Pankaj Nautiyal Head KVK Hardoi
· Dr Rupum Raghuvanshi Scientist Agri Extension KVK Barabanki
· Mr. Rajesh Kumar Singh DGM NABARD
[Attendees]
Participants: 100+ Farmers, students, academicians, government bureaucrats and officials,
and researchers.