Teaching technical skills in cultivation and value addition of Oyster mushroom

Abstract

Training programme on cultivation and value addition of oyster mushroom popularly known as dhingri is offered to trainees at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kangra. Training programme consists of 50 percent theory and 50 percent practical inputs. About 25-30 candidates attend in each batch. The impact of training programme was assessed by giving pre and post training test to measure trainees’ competency in technical information. The data thus collected were tabulated, scored and analysed. The results indicated improvement in the knowledge level of participants indicating stability and quality of curriculum and training imparted. Management index obtained was more than 80 percent indicating 80 percent of the participants who underwent training were satisfied about training programme and the way it was managed and coordinated. The training programmes which involve both theoretical and practical aspects of production and value addition proved to be effective as indicated by feed back of the trainees.