Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Bihar's 'Mushroom Lady' Empowers Rural Women Through Innovation
Bina Devi, from Bihar, India, started growing mushrooms under her bed because she didn't have money or land to farm.
She learned how to grow them and started selling them in the local market, making a good income.
She then taught other women how to do the same, helping them earn money and become independent.
Bina Devi has helped thousands of women in over 100 villages and received awards for her work.
Now, she is teaching people about organic farming and trying to make farming better for the environment and people's health.
Bina Devi, known as "The Mushroom Lady," started mushroom cultivation to overcome poverty.
She learned techniques and expanded mushroom farming into a successful business.
Bina Devi trained and empowered thousands of rural women through mushroom cultivation.
Her work has been recognized with awards and praise from national leaders.
She is now an advocate for organic farming, encouraging chemical-free agriculture.
- Who
- Bina Devi, also known as the "Mushroom Lady"
- What
- Empowered rural women through mushroom cultivation and advocating for organic farming.
- When
- Started in her home, and has been ongoing since.
- Where
- Munger district, Bihar, India, and over 100 villages.
- Why
- To overcome poverty and empower rural women with financial independence.
- Name
- Bina Devi
- Known For
- Mushroom cultivation & women empowerment
- Location
- Munger, Bihar, India
- Impact
- Empowered ~70,000 women across >100 villages
- Awards
- Women Farmer Award (2018), Kisan Abhinav Puraskar (2019)
- Current Focus
- Advocating for organic farming