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Training Calendar

ICAR–Directorate of Mushroom Research, Solan, Himachal Pradesh

Important instruction: Only Indian citizens with valid identity proof can apply for the training programmes.

Offline Training Programmes on Mushroom Cultivation Technology

October 2026 – March 2027

6 programmes
S. No.Training ProgrammeTraining DatesRegistration OpensFeeLanguage / DurationCourse CoordinatorRegistration
1Mushroom cultivation technology26–30 October 202622 September 2026₹7,500English · 5 daysDr. Satish Kumar; Dr. Jagdish GoyankaRegister
2Mushroom cultivation technology for women18–20 November 202613 October 2026₹4,500Hindi · 3 daysDr. Anuradha; Dr. Shweta BijlaRegister
3Mushroom cultivation technology7–15 December 202616 November 2026₹15,000English · 9 daysDr. Pramesh D; Dr. ReetuRegister
4Mushroom cultivation technology18–22 January 20278 December 2026₹7,500Hindi · 5 daysDr. Anil Kumar; Dr. DattatrayRegister
5Mushroom cultivation technology15–23 February 202712 January 2027₹15,000Hindi · 9 daysDr. Manoj Nath; Dr. Shweta BijlaRegister
6Mushroom cultivation technology15–19 March 20279 February 2027₹7,500English · 5 daysDr. Shwet Kamal; Dr. Manisha NegiRegister

Registration form: Online mushroom training registration. The form is scheduled to activate at 9:30 AM on the registration date shown for each programme.

Training on Mushroom Spawn Production Technology

Offline · 3 days · 10 seats per batch · Fee: ₹4,500 per trainee

S. No.Training DatesRegistration DatesRegistration MethodCourse Coordinator
120–22 April 20262–4 April 2026Email: luckyrn001@gmail.comDr. Anil Kumar; Sh. Lucky Rana
26–8 May 202616–18 April 2026
322–24 June 20262–4 June 2026
427–29 July 20268–10 July 2026
517–19 August 202629–31 July 2026
628–30 September 20261–3 September 2026

Spawn-related queries: Sh. Lucky Rana, 8627966834 (Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM).

The dates above are reproduced from the institute calendar, including batches earlier in 2026. Please contact the coordinator to confirm any upcoming batch or revised schedule.

Cultivation Technology of Cordyceps militaris

Notice: The institute page states that MoU / technology transfer is temporarily suspended due to administrative issues. Individual training is stated to continue. Please confirm current availability directly with ICAR-DMR before making payment or travel arrangements.

Individual training

Schedule: Second week of every month

Duration: Up to 2 days

Seats: 10 persons

Training fee: ₹9,000 per person

Apply by email: satish132@gmail.com

Copy: Shweta_85sharma@rediffmail.com

Technology transfer / licence information

The published page describes a licence and technical assistance fee of ₹35,400 including GST.

It describes hands-on cultivation, crop management, harvesting and post-harvest handling, training material and one culture tube for starting cultivation.

Director: director.dmr@icar.org.in

Dr. Satish Kumar: satish132@gmail.com

Registration Instructions and Terms

  1. Register using the link provided in the relevant training calendar entry or the official online registration form.
  2. The registration form is scheduled to activate at 9:30 AM on the specified registration date.
  3. After submitting the form, wait for an email from totdmrsolan@gmail.com. The published page advises allowing 1–2 working days.
  4. Registration may be disabled once the seat limit is reached. For seat availability, email totdmrsolan@gmail.com.
  5. Attendance at all lectures and practical sessions is compulsory for receiving a completion certificate.
  6. The registration fee covers training and training material only; travel, accommodation and food are not included.
  7. The fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Ensure payment is made only once; the institute states that it is not responsible for refunds of overpayments or for candidates who cannot attend.
  8. Shared dormitory accommodation in the DMR Farmers Hostel may be available subject to availability (published capacity: 60 trainees). No accompanying members are provided hostel accommodation.
  9. Canteen facilities are available on the ICAR-DMR campus at nominal rates.
  10. Trainees must arrange their own travel and, if hostel accommodation is not allotted, their own stay.

Training-related enquiries

Telephone: 01792-230767, Extension 236

Email: totdmrsolan@gmail.com