Thawalama Divisional Secretariat

Purpose and Importance of the Program

The main objective of this program is to provide practical and technical knowledge on creating value-added products from mushrooms to generate a higher income, rather than relying solely on selling raw mushrooms.

Technical Knowledge and Training Provided

• Product Preparation: How to prepare various food items such as mushroom pickles, mushroom chips, mushroom cordials/sauces, mushroom soup mixes, and mushroom burger patties.

• Preservation Technology: Proper drying and preservation techniques to maintain product quality.

• Packaging and Standards: Packaging products attractively for the market and maintaining hygienic standards.

• Self-Employment and Business Knowledge: Guidance on starting a mushroom products business as a small or medium-scale entrepreneur and finding target markets.

Who Can Participate?

• Local mushroom growers and entrepreneurs.

• Women and youth looking to start a new business as self-employment.

• Anyone interested in gaining practical training in value-added food production.

Further information can be obtained by calling the following phone number: 0707418268