Dr. Sosang Longkumer, founder of Konger Agritech, is a social entrepreneur with a graduation degree in Microbiology, a postgraduate degree in Applied Genetics from Bangalore University, and a PhD in Genetics from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Nagaland University.
He worked as a research associate for the Indian Council of Agricultural Research from 2015 to 2018 and has extensive experience in research studies and activities. During his early years as a research scholar, he participated in various entrepreneurial seminars, including the eight-week technology-led entrepreneurship program organized by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research in 2011. Coming from a region rich in natural resources and favorable climatic conditions, he realized its untapped potential during this participation.
In early 2018, he ventured into mushroom cultivation and spawn production, applying his research knowledge. After achieving success in his initial experiments, he established a mushroom spawn production laboratory to promote skills, sustainable living, and production. He later underwent intensive training in mushroom production at DMR Solan.
As a social entrepreneur, Dr. Sosang's primary goal is to conduct continuous research for mass production and develop sustainable, efficient mushroom cultivation methods. He also encourages farmers to adopt mushroom farming as a household venture in the Northeast.
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