Vision
To bring about a mushroom revolution in the country and promote eco-region-specific integrated farming for economic and ecological sustainability.
Citizen's / Client's Charter
ICAR–Directorate of Mushroom Research
Chambaghat, Solan, Himachal Pradesh – 173213, India
This Charter describes the Directorate's vision, mission, service commitments and grievance redressal arrangements for citizens and clients.
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To popularize mushrooms throughout the country in a sustainable manner through integrated mushroom farming, recycling agro-wastes through mushroom production, and using spent mushroom substrate as organic manure, animal feed and fuel.
To generate technologies that support self-employment, poverty alleviation, and socio-economic and nutritional security.
Service commitments and standards
The following service standards are reproduced from the Directorate's published 2025–26 Citizens'/Clients' Charter. Confirm the latest charter for current commitments.
| No. | Service / transaction | How performance is measured | Service standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quality spawn production of different mushrooms | Identify suitable strains, multiply them and supply spawn to growers. | 45 days |
| 2 | Supply of edible mushroom cultures to private spawn producers and government agencies | Collect, characterize and maintain cultures, and supply them to stakeholders. | 10 days |
| 3 | Training for entrepreneurs, farmers, KVK staff, NGOs and other government agencies | Prepare the training calendar and course content, publish information on the website, and receive and process applications. | 5 days |
| 4 | Awareness generation on mushroom cultivation and consumption | Organize mushroom mela, exhibitions, visits to cultivation facilities and museum, and related activities. | 2 days |
| 5 | Literature on mushroom cultivation and consumption | Provide/sell literature on different aspects of mushroom cultivation. | 7 days |
| 6 | Consultancy and advisory services | Provide technical support and prepare Techno-Economic Feasibility Reports (TEFR). | 30 days |
| 7 | Acknowledgement of letters and grievance redressal | Acknowledge communications from citizens/clients and address grievances. | 60 days |
Service standards may depend on complete applications, availability of resources and applicable Institute procedures.
Grievance redressal mechanism
If the promised service standards are not met, citizens and clients may contact the Public Information Officer / Public Grievance Officer or the relevant Institute authority.
Dr. Shwet Kamal
Principal Scientist / Chief Public Information Officer (Research)
ICAR–Directorate of Mushroom Research, Chambaghat, Solan – 173213, Himachal Pradesh
Phone: 01792-230541, 01792-230767, Ext. 211
Email: Shwet.Kamal@icar.org.in
Dr. Anil Kumar
Senior Scientist / Assistant Public Information Officer (as listed in the 2025–26 charter)
Phone: 01792-230767, Ext. 216
Email: Anil.Kumar14@icar.org.in
Feedback and review
The Charter is intended to help improve transparency, service quality and accountability. Citizens and clients are encouraged to share feedback and bring service-related concerns to the Institute's attention.
For legal or procedural interpretation, the latest official Charter, applicable rules and orders take precedence over this summary.
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