In 2017, Sushant Uniyal, a media student from Delhi, made a bold decision — he left his private-sector job and returned to his home in Uttarakhand.
“My brother came up with the idea that we should go back to Uttarakhand and start our own business,” Sushant recalls. “We began experimenting with mushroom farming. Later in 2019, we set up a big unit, which, today, is the largest oyster mushroom production unit in Garhwal.”
Initially, the brothers started by producing 1-2 kg. “Now, we produce about 100 kg of mushrooms daily. Our turnover, which began at just Rs 1,000 to 2,000, has grown to Rs 24-25 lakh annually,” Sushant says.
Creating jobs and opportunities
Sushant’s business is not only about personal success. His venture has opened doors for many others in the region.
“The journey began with just a couple of people, but gradually many others joined us,” he shares….