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Solan: The Mushroom Capital Of India And Its Rich History
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News18•11-10-2026, 11:30
Solan: The Mushroom Capital Of India And Its Rich History
- •Solan in Himachal Pradesh is officially recognized as the Mushroom City of India since September 10, 1997.
- •Mushroom cultivation experiments in the region began in 1961 through a programme by the Himachal Pradesh government and ICAR.
- •The city is home to the ICAR-Directorate of Mushroom Research at Chambaghat, which was established in 1983.
- •Solan hosts the national Mushroom Mela every year on September 10 to bring together farmers, researchers, and industry experts.
Key Questions Answered
Solan in Himachal Pradesh is known as the Mushroom City of India, a title officially conferred on September 10, 1997, due to its contributions to mushroom cultivation and research.
Solan's connection with mushroom cultivation dates back to 1961 when a mushroom development programme launched by the Himachal Pradesh government and ICAR began cultivation experiments in the region.
Located in Chambaghat, the ICAR-Directorate of Mushroom Research works on edible and medicinal mushrooms, develops cultivation techniques, provides training, and coordinates national research programmes.
