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Jamui Man Builds Thriving Mushroom Business Running AC 24 Hours While Sleeping Under Fan.
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News18•17-10-2026, 06:56
Jamui Man Builds Thriving Mushroom Business Running AC 24 Hours While Sleeping Under Fan.
- •Pappu Tanti from Khaira learned mushroom cultivation through YouTube three years ago and has successfully built a profitable business.
- •He uses advanced technology and has installed 12 air conditioners across three rooms to strictly control the temperature for button mushrooms.
- •While ACs run continuously to maintain hygiene and temperature, Pappu himself sleeps under a simple ceiling fan.
- •His facility produces about two quintals of mushrooms generating substantial monthly income by supplying to Khaira and Jamui markets.
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Pappu Tanti learned the technique of mushroom cultivation by watching videos on YouTube about three years ago, without taking formal training from anywhere.
He uses racks installed across three rooms and maintains precise temperature control using a total of 12 air conditioners and separate monitoring devices, ensuring strict hygiene and sanitation.
Pappu produces about two quintals of mushrooms daily, which are sold at around Rs 170 per kg, generating an approximate monthly revenue of Rs 10 lakh.
