A research survey conducted by scholars from Jawaharlal Nehru University found that 40 percent of families in Ladakh had absolutely no income during the COVID lockdown from April to June this year. Hajira Banoo (40) was not among those 40 percent. She found an innovative source to secure her livelihood while sitting in isolation at home.
Hajira, mother of four children, apart from nurturing her offspring is growing mushroom at her home in Titichumik. Yes, Mushroom! And it is produced now ...