Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune Office Kaman

The renovation of the Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune office was inaugurated on 26th September 2024 by Hon. Shri. Deepak Taware, Commissioner Cooperatives, Maharashtra. Pune.

Dignitaries inaugurating a training program for directors of farmer producer cooperatives organized by National Co-op. Development Corporation at Wai, Dist. Satara

Director visits Purti Sahakari Consumer Warehouse, Nagpur during Market Connectivity Program organized for Farmer Producer Companies

Trainees with dignitaries in the training program of farmer producer cooperatives organized by NCDC, Pune on 6th August 2024

State Cooperative Minister Hon. Shri. Dilip Walse Patil and distinguished officials while launching the "Halad Lonche" product of Samruddhi Shetkari Producer Cooperative Society during a workshop organized on 8 September 2023 for the officers of the state's cooperative department.

Hon. Managing Director guiding the trainees

The mangoes produced by the company “Devgad Shetkari Upadhyaya Company”, Sindhudurg, established under the Corporation, were sold at Sugar Complex, Pune. All the officers and employees of the Corporation were present at that time.

Hon. Shri Deepak Taware, Commissioner (Cooperation), Maharashtra State, Pune and Hon. Shri Mangesh Titkare, Managing Director, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune visited the “Cop-Shop” in the premises of the Sugar Complex established under the Corporation.

For the empowerment of various executive cooperatives

MoU between Vaikunth Mehta National Cooperative Management Institute (VAMNICOM) and MCDC

Media attention

Magnet Training- Lemon Best Agricultural Practices Training, Shrigonda, Ahmednagar

PMFME Training Program Date 12-14 August 2024

Mrs. Jyoti Shankhpal, General Manager, MCDC and Mrs. Prasetha Takle, Value Chain Expert, Smart Projects, MCDC, Pune visited the godown at Brahmini Various Executive Cooperative Service Organization, Taluka Rahuri, G.A. Nagar.

While giving guidance on the creation of an alternative market for the members of Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACs) under the component of strengthening the warehouse receipt system through the SMART project, Mr. Prashant Chaskar, Agricultural Collateral Management Service Expert, Project Implementation Unit

PMFME SCHEME TRAINING VELEDICTORY FUNCTION (21-23 MAY 2025)

Under the International Year of Cooperation 2025, a one-day training program was organized at Raigad District Central Cooperative Bank on 29/05/2025 for urban/rural cooperative credit societies in Raigad district in collaboration with Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune and District Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Raigad.

Under the International Year of Cooperation 2025, a one-day training program was organized at Raigad District Central Cooperative Bank on 29/05/2025 for urban/rural cooperative credit societies in Raigad district in collaboration with Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune and District Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Raigad.

A training program for the beneficiary organizations of the Co-op Shop project under the Atal Financial Assistance Scheme through Maharashtra Co-operative Development Corporation was organized on May 29, 2025 at Sakhar Sankul, Shivajinagar, Pune.

A training program for the beneficiary organizations of the Co-op Shop project under the Atal Financial Assistance Scheme through Maharashtra Co-operative Development Corporation was organized on May 29, 2025 at Sakhar Sankul, Shivajinagar, Pune

On the occasion of the International Year of Cooperatives 2025, a one-day training was organized for urban/rural/salaried cooperative credit societies in Jat and Kavathe Mahankal talukas on 03/06/2025 jointly by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune and District Sub-Registrar Cooperative Societies, Sangli.

Training program organized for tractor project beneficiaries under Atal Financial Assistance Scheme organized by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune on the occasion of International Year of Cooperatives 2025

Training program organized for "Agricultural transport vehicle management" beneficiaries under Atal Financial Assistance Scheme organized by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune on the occasion of International Year of Cooperatives 2025, dated 11 June 2025

The first agricultural export training program through Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation was organized from 9th to 13th June 2025 at Gyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Auditorium, MCDC, Pune.

The inauguration ceremony of the five-day residential farmer producer company - director/CEO/member training organized by Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Research, Training and Human Development Institute Sarathi Pune and organized by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune from 16th to 20th June 2025 was held at the Gyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Auditorium, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Sakhar Sankul, Shivajinagar, Pune.

On the occasion of International Year of Cooperation 2025, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune and District Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Buldhana jointly organized a one-day training for urban/rural/salaried cooperative credit societies of Buldhana district on 17/06/2025 at Govardhan Hall, Buldhana.

raining program organized for "Agricultural transport vehicle management" beneficiaries under Atal Financial Assistance Scheme organized by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune on the occasion of International Year of Cooperatives 2025, dated 18 June 2025

On the occasion of International Year of Cooperatives 2025, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune and District Deputy Registrar Cooperative Societies, Satara jointly organized a one-day training for urban/rural/salaried cooperative societies in Phaltan, Maan and Khatav talukas on 18/06/2025 at Maharaja Mangal Office, Phaltan.

Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Research, Training and Human Development Institute Sarthi Pune sponsored and organized by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune. The five-day residential farmer producer company - Director/CEO/Member training from 16th to 20th June 2025 velidictory function on 20th June 2025 at Gyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Auditorium, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Sakhar Sankul, Shivajinagar, Pune.

Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Research, Training and Human Development Institute Sarthi Pune sponsored and organized by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune. The five-day residential farmer producer company - Director/CEO/Member training from 16th to 20th June 2025 velidictory function on 20th June 2025 at Gyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Auditorium, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Sakhar Sankul, Shivajinagar, Pune.

On the occasion of International Year of Cooperatives 2025, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune and District Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Yavatmal jointly organized a one-day training for urban/rural/salaried cooperative credit societies of Yavatmal district on 19/06/2025 at Sahakar Bhavan, Yavatmal.

On Thursday, 26/05/2025, a visit was given to the Pawani Turmeric and Agricultural Producer Company, Bhendara Tal. Pawani District - Bhandara Company, established under the Central Government's 10,000 Farmer Producer Company Scheme.

On Thursday, 26/05/2025, a visit was given to Vidarbha Raja Bhiwapur Farmer Producer Company, Adyal Tal. Bhiwapur District - Nagpur, established under the Central Government's 10,000 Farmer Producer Company Scheme.

On Thursday, 26/05/2025, a visit was given to Sakoli Taluka Agricultural Development Producer Company, Shivanibandh Taluka, Sakoli District - Bhandara Company, established under the Central Government's 10,000 Farmer Producer Company Scheme.

On the occasion of International Year of Cooperatives 2025, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune and District Sub-Registrar Cooperative Societies, Pune jointly organized a one-day training for urban/rural/salaried cooperative credit societies in Junnar taluka on 27/06/2025 at Shyeriram Urban Credit Society, Narayangaon.

Banana Goods Agricultural Practices Training Program organized jointly by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune and Agriculture and ATMA Department Jalgaon under the Maharashtra Agri Business Network (MAGNET) Project, funded by Asian Development Bank, under the Department of Cooperatives and Marketing

The two-day training programme 'Mushroom Production" as a Complementary Business' organized by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation and All India Integrated Mushroom Research Project, Agricultural College, Pune (AICRP) was inaugurated by the Hon.Commissioner of the State's Department of Economics and Statistics, Dr. Jyotsna Padiyar Madam.

PMFME SCHEME TRAINING VELEDICTORY FUNCTION (21-23 MAY 2025)

On the occasion of International Year of Cooperation 2025, a one-day training was organized at Nandurbar for urban/rural/salaried cooperative credit societies of Nandurbar district on 15/07/2025 jointly by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune and District Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Nandurbar.

Mango Best Agricultural Practices Training Program organized jointly by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune, Agriculture and Soul Department Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and KVK Paithan under the Cooperation and Marketing Department, Asian Development Bank funded , Maharashtra Agri Business Network (Magnet) Project

On the occasion of International Year of Cooperation 2025, a one-day training was organized at Dhule for urban/rural/salaried cooperative credit societies of Dhule district on 16/07/2025 in collaboration with Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune and District Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Dhule.

On the occasion of International Year of Cooperation 2025, a one-day training was organized at Jalgaon for urban/rural/salaried cooperative credit societies of Jalgaon district on 17/07/2025 jointly by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune and District Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Jalgaon.

A two-day training program 'Alambi Production as a Complementary Business' organized by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation and All India Integrated Alambi Research Project, Agricultural College, Pune (AICRP) was inaugurated today by the Honorable Commissioner of the State's Department of Economics and Statistics, Dr. Jyotsna Padiyar Madam.

PMFME Scheme Training Veledictory Program was organized from 15-17 July 2025. On that occasion, Hon. Shri. Mangesh Titkare - Managing Director, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune, Hon. Shri. Nandkishore Nainwad - Deputy Director of Agriculture (Agricultural Processing), Agriculture Commissionerate, Pune and other dignitaries were present.

On the occasion of International Year of Cooperatives 2025, a one-day training was organized at Nandurbar for urban/rural/salaried cooperative credit societies of Nandurbar district on 15/07/2025 jointly by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune and District Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Nandurbar.

The inauguration of the "Mango - Good Agricultural Practices Training Program" organized jointly by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune, Agriculture and Soil Department Chhatrapati SambhajinaGar and Krishi Vigyan Kendra Paithan Road and Grant Thorton under the Maharashtra Agri Business Network (Magnet) Project funded by the Asian Development Bank under the Department of Cooperatives and Marketing was held at KVK Sambhajinagar.

On the occasion of International Year of Cooperatives 2025, a one-day training was organized at Dhule for urban/rural/salaried cooperative credit societies of Nandurbar district on 16/07/2025 jointly by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune and District Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Dhule.

On the occasion of International Year of Cooperatives 2025, a one-day training was organized at Jalgaon for urban/rural/salaried cooperative credit societies of Nandurbar district on 17/07/2025 jointly by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune and District Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Jalgaon.

A two-day training program on "Mushroom Production as a Complementary Business" jointly organized by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune and All India Coordinated Mushroom Research Project, College of Agriculture, Pune was concluded at Gyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Auditorium, Sugar Complex, Pune on 18th July 2025.

Hon. Mr. Mahesh Patil, (IAS) Managing Director, Sarathi Pune was welcomed by the Managing Director of Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Mr. Mangesh Tatkare.

Under the Maharashtra Agri Business Network (MAGNET) project funded by the Asian Development Bank under the Department of Cooperatives and Marketing, the "Flower Crops Best Agricultural Practices Training" program was organized in Nanded on July 30, 2025 in Nanded in collaboration with Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune and Agriculture and Soul Department Nanded.

A one-day training program was organized for the Pradhan Mantri Micro Food Processing Industry Scheme Women's Self-Help Groups on July 30, 2025.

On the occasion of International Year of Cooperatives 2025, a one-day training was organized in Jalna for urban/rural/salaried cooperative credit societies of Jalna district on 30/07/2025 jointly by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune and District Deputy Registrar Cooperative Societies, Jalna.

"Mosambi- Good Agricultural Practices Training" program was organized in Wardha on July 31, 2025 in Wardha in collaboration with Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune, Agriculture and Soul Department, Wardha under the Maharashtra Agri Business Network (Magnet) project funded by the Asian Development Bank under the Department of Cooperatives and Marketing.

On the occasion of International Year of Cooperatives 2025, a one-day training was organized at Chh. Sambhajinagar for urban/rural/salaried cooperative credit societies of Chh. Sambhajinagar district on 31/07/2025 under the joint auspices of Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune and District Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Chh. Sambhajinagar.

On the occasion of International Year of Cooperatives 2025 *, a one-day training program was jointly organized by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Limited Pune, Regional Joint Director Sugar Kolhapur and Shri Datt Shetkari Sahakari Sugar Factory Limited Shirol District Kolhapur for the Board of Directors, Department Heads and Officers of Shri Datt Shetkari Sahakari Multi-State Sugar Factory. On 01 August 2025, a one-day training program was conducted at the factory's workplace.

Cogeneration Association of India organized a business meet on driving implementation for green energy projects on 01 August 2025 at Symbiosis International University Lawale and delivered the keynote address as a guest at the workshop. State Sugar Commissioner Hon. Siddharam Salimath Sir, Hon. Jai Prakash Dandegaonkar Saheb, Dr. Ajit Chougule of Visma, Voice President COI, Shri Atul Mule, President, Bio Energy, Praj Industry, Dr. Sandeep Chinchbankar CMD, Covalent Projects & Engrg.

Respected Dilipravji Walse Patil Saheb arrived at the Corporation on 02 August 2025. He was warmly welcomed by the Corporation.

Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation started training in the Dairy sector. The first experiment was conducted with great enthusiasm and success at Gokul Dairy in Kolhapur district. At that time, Gokul Director Shri Chetan Narke Saheb, Assistant Registrar Milk Shri Malgave and the office bearers of the board were present.

Shri Prakash Naiknaware, Managing Director of the National Federation of Sugar Industries, visited the Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation.

Training on Store and Warehouse Management organized by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation was organized on Thursday, August 06, 2025 at Gyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Auditorium, MCDC, Sakhar Sankul, Pune.

After 24 years in Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, respected Sharad Chandra Pawar Saheb arrived on 02 August 2025 on the occasion of VSI meeting. Earlier, he had presided over the inauguration program of the office of the corporation on 1/1/2001. He came to the corporation and extended his heartfelt greetings. He was welcomed by the Managing Director of the corporation.

"Mushroom Production Technology and Fruit and Vegetable Nursery Technology Training Program" was organized by Maharashtra State Horticulture and Medicinal Plants Board Pune, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune and Krishi Vigyan Kendra Gondia from 11th to 13th August 2025 at KVK Gondia.

"Mushroom Production Technology and Fruit and Vegetable Nursery Technology Training Program" of Maharashtra State Horticulture and Medicinal Plants Board Pune, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune and Krishi Vigyan Kendra Gondia was concluded on August 13, 2025 at KVK Gondia.

A three-day residential training was organized from 11th to 13th August 2025 jointly organized by Maharashtra State Horticulture and Medicinal Plants Board, Pune, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune and Agricultural Science Center, Hivra, Gondia.

A training program on soil biodiversity and its importance was organized jointly by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune and WOTR Institute, Pune from 18th to 20th August 2025. The training concluded on 20th August 2025 at Sugar Commissionerate Hall, 4th Floor, Sugar Complex, Shivajinagar, Pune.

On the occasion of International Year of Cooperatives 2025, a one-day training was organized at Parbhani for urban/rural/salaried cooperative credit societies of Parbhani district on 18/08/2025 jointly by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune and District Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Parbhani.

On the occasion of International Year of Cooperatives 2025, a one-day training was organized at Nanded for urban/rural/salaried cooperative credit societies of Nanded district on 19/08/2025 jointly by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune and District Sub-Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Nanded.

On the occasion of International Year of Cooperatives 2025, a one-day training was organized at Beed for urban/rural/salaried cooperative credit societies of Beed district on 20/08/2025 jointly by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune and District Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Beed.

A one-day training program on "Custard apple - Good Agricultural Practices" was organized in Beed on 9 September 2025 in collaboration with Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune and Atma and Agriculture Department Beed under the Maharashtra Agri Business Network (MAGNET) project of the Department of Cooperative Development Bank.

A one-day training program on "Flower Crops - Good Agricultural Practices" was organized at Ahilyanagar on 10 September 2025 in collaboration with Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune and Department of Agriculture and Atma, Ahilyanagar under the Maharashtra Agri Business Network (Magnet) project of the Department of Cooperative Development Bank, Ashiy Vikas Bank.

Under the Maharashtra Agri Business Network (Magnet) project of the Department of Cooperatives and Marketing, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune and the Department of Atma and Agriculture, Ahilyanagar, a one-day training program on "Flower Cultivation - Good Agricultural Practices" was organized on September 10, 2025 at Ahilyanagar. On this occasion, the Managing Director of the Corporation, Hon. Shri. Mangesh Titkare, paid a courtesy call on Padma Bhushan and Padma Hon Shri. Anna Hazare.

On the occasion of International Year of Cooperatives 2025, a one-day training was organized at Washim for urban/rural/salaried cooperative credit societies of Washim district on 09/09/2025 jointly by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune and District Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Washim.

A one-day training program on "Mango - Good Agricultural Practices" was organized in Latur on September 16, 2025, jointly organized by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune and Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Latur under the Maharashtra Agri Business Network (MAGNET) project of the Department of Cooperative Development Bank, Ashay Vikas Bank.

Directorate of Agricultural Processing, Agricultural Commissionerate, Pune, District Superintendent of Agriculture Officer, Pune and Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune jointly organized the three-day Prime Minister's Micro Food Processing Industry Scheme (PMFME) Capacity Building Category-1 (DLC Recommended) training from 16th September to 18th September 2025. The inauguration of the training was held yesterday on 16th September 2025 at Gyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Auditorium, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Sugar Sankul, Shivajinagar, Pune.

Under the Maharashtra Agri Business Network (Magnet) project funded by the Asian Development Bank under the Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation and Marketing Department, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune, Atma and Agriculture Department, Nanded and Hirkani Biotech, Ardhapur Nanded, a "Banana - Best Agricultural Practices Training Class" was organized jointly by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune, Atma and Agriculture Department, Nanded and Hirkani Biotech, Ardhapur Nanded under the guidance of Hon. Shri Rahul Kardile, District Collector, Nanded on 18th September 2025 at Nanded.

"Mosambi - Best Agricultural Practices Training Class" was organized jointly by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune, Department of Agriculture and Department of Agriculture, Parbhani and Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani under the Maharashtra Agri Business Network (Magnet) Project funded by the Asian Development Bank under the Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation and Marketing Department on 19 September 2025 at Parbhani.

A three-day Mushroom Production Technology Training Program jointly organized by Maharashtra State Horticulture and Medicinal Plants Board Sugar Complex Shivajinagar Pune, Agriculture and Spirit Department Gadchiroli, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Gadchiroli and Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune was organized from 23rd to 25th September 2025 at KVK Gadchiroli.

Under the Department of Cooperatives and Marketing, the *Mango - Good Agricultural Practices Training Class was organized jointly by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune, Department of Agriculture, Gadchiroli and Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Gadchiroli under the Maharashtra Agri Business Network (MAGNET) project funded by the Asian Development Bank. It was organized on September 24, 2025.

On the occasion of International Year of Cooperatives 2025, a one-day training was organized at Chiplun for urban/rural/salaried cooperative credit societies of Ratnagiri district on 26/09/2025 jointly by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune and District Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Ratnagiri.

Board Chief Executive Officer visited Satara Mega Food Park as part of study tour. Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer visited Mahabaleshwar Madhotpadak Producers Cooperative Society (Madhusagar) as part of study tour.

Board Chief Executive Officer visited Satara Mega Food Park as part of study tour. Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer visited Mahabaleshwar Madhotpadak Producers Cooperative Society (Madhusagar) as part of study tour.

On the occasion of International Year of Cooperatives 2025, a one-day training program was organized by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune and District Deputy Registrar Cooperative Society, Palghar for the officers, office bearers and employees of urban and rural non-agricultural as well as servant cooperative credit societies of Palghar district on 30th September 2025 at Vasai, Palghar.

"Padwal- Goods Agricultural Practices Training Class" was organized jointly by the Asian Development Bank under the Department of Cooperatives and Marketing, Maharashtra Agri Business Network (MAGNET) Project, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Sugar Complex, Shivajinagar, Pune, Department of Atma and Agriculture, Raigad and Agricultural Science Center, Roha District- Raigad at Senior Citizens Hall, Roha on 07 October 2025.

A one-day training program for “Officers, office bearers and employees of urban/rural non-agricultural/servant cooperative credit societies in Nashik district” was jointly organized by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Limited, Pune and District Sub-Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Nashik on 7th October 2025 at Nashik.

PMFME Scheme Seed Capital* Training Program was organized for Rural Women's Self-Help Groups in Pune district on 07th October 2025 in association with Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune, Agriculture Department, Pune and Maharashtra State Rural Livelihood Mission, Pune. The training concluded at Gyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Auditorium, MCDC, Sugar Sankul, Pune on 07th October 2025.

"Padwal- Goods Agricultural Practices Training Class" was organized jointly by the Asian Development Bank under the Cooperative and Marketing Department, Maharashtra Agri Business Network (MAGNET) Project, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Sugar Complex, Shivajinagar Pune, Department of Atma and Agriculture, Raigad and Agricultural Science Center, Roha District- Raigad at Agri Samaj Hall, Chinchpada, Taluka Pen, District Raigad on 08 October 2025.

The new Sugar Commissioner and Director of Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Shri Sanjay Kolte, B.P.S., while wishing him all the best for his future career in the Sugar Commissionerate, was the Managing Director of the Corporation, Shri Mangesh Titkare.

On the occasion of the International Year of Cooperatives 2025, a one-day training program was organized by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune and District Deputy Registrar Cooperative Societies, Ahilyanagar for the officers, office bearers and employees of urban and rural non-agricultural as well as servant cooperative credit societies in Sangamner and Akole talukas of Ahilyanagar district on 08 October 2025 at Sangamner.

A one-day training was conducted in Islampur on October 9, 2025, in collaboration with Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune and District Deputy Registrar Cooperative Societies Sangli and with the support of Assistant Registrar Cooperative Societies Islampur (Walwa) and Assistant Registrar Cooperative Societies Shirala for urban, rural credit institutions and employees' credit institutions of both talukas. This training was conducted under the concept of Hon. Shri Mangesh Titkare, Managing Director of MCDC and under the guidance of Hon. Shri Arun Kakade, Divisional Coordinator Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation.

A one-day training program for the office bearers and department heads of the organization of Yashwantrao Mohite Krishna Cooperative Sugar Factory, Rethare Budruk, Taluka Karad, District Satara, jointly organized by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune and Regional Joint Director Sugar, Pune, was held with great enthusiasm at Jaywantrao Bhosale Krishna Agricultural College, Rethare Budruk, Taluka Karad, today, October 13.

A Training of Trainers (TOT) program on creating awareness about clean and good food under the Urban Food Pilot (UFP) project, sponsored by Pune Municipal Corporation, Pune and organized by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune under the World Bank-funded SMART Project was organized on 14th October 2025 at MCDC Auditorium, Sakhar Sankul, Pune.

A Training of Trainers (TOT) program on creating awareness about clean and good food under the Urban Food Pilot (UFP) project, sponsored by Pune Municipal Corporation, Pune and organized by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune under the World Bank-funded SMART Project was organized on 14th October 2025 at MCDC Auditorium, Sakhar Sankul, Pune.

The National Women Farmers Day and Training Program on Chili Goods Agricultural Practices organized by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune under the Maharashtra Agri Business Network (MAGNET) Project funded by the Department of Cooperatives and Marketing, Asian Development Bank was held on 15th October 2025 at Shirname Auditorium, Agricultural College, Shivajinagar, Pune.

The National Women Farmers Day and Training Program on Chili Uttam Asi Method organized by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune under the Maharashtra Agri Business Network (MAGNET) Project funded by the Department of Cooperatives and Marketing, Asian Development Bank was held on 15th October 2025 at Shirname Auditorium, Agricultural College, Shivajinagar, Pune. Some snapshots of the occasion

The National Women Farmers Day and Training Program on Chili Uttam Asi Method organized by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune under the Maharashtra Agri Business Network (MAGNET) Project funded by the Department of Cooperatives and Marketing, Asian Development Bank was held on 15th October 2025 at Shirname Auditorium, Agricultural College, Shivajinagar, Pune. Some snapshots of the occasion

On the occasion of National Farmers' Women's Day, Bijmata Padmashri Rahibai Popere paid a goodwill visit to the Corporation's office on 15th October 2025. Along with the Corporation's Managing Director Mr. Mangesh Titkare

On the occasion of the International Year of Cooperatives 2025, a one-day training program was organized in Pandharpur on 15 October 2025 for the officers, office bearers and employees of urban and rural non-agricultural as well as servant cooperative credit societies in Pandharpur and Mangalwedha talukas of Solapur district in collaboration with Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune and District Deputy Registrar Cooperative Societies, Solapur.

Maharashtra Institution for Transformation (MITRA) CEO Hon. Shri. Praveen Singh Pardeshi had a detailed discussion on various topics on 17th October 2025. He got detailed information about the various activities being done by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Cooperatives, Agriculture Sector and FPO's. On that occasion, the Managing Director of the Corporation, Shri. Mangesh Titkare, presented him with a book on the sugar industry, 'Ikshudand to Ethanol'. The Chairman of the State Agricultural Prices Commission Hon. Shri. Pasha Patel Saheb was also present for the discussion. Photograph of that moment.

On the occasion of the International Year of Cooperatives 2025, a one-day training program was organized in Indapur on 16 October 2025 in collaboration with Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune and District Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Pune for the officers, office bearers and employees of urban and rural non-agricultural as well as servant cooperative credit societies in Indapur taluka of Pune district.

New entrepreneurs undergoing training at Shashwat Sheti Vikas Pratishthan, Pune under the training program of National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE) institute Hyderabad visited Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation under the training program. A snapshot of the event taken after their scheduled program at the Gyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Auditorium of the corporation.

The Board of Directors of Belhe Vikas Sanstha, Tal. Junnar, District Pune paid a goodwill visit to the Corporation. Photograph of that moment. The said institution is constructing a 770 MT godown. The Board of Directors expressed great satisfaction over the priority action taken by the Corporation while approving the said project. The project cost of the godown is Rs. 65.62 lakh and PDCC Bank has approved a loan in principle.

Dr. Sopan Shinde , District Deputy Registrar Sindhudurg- Ratnagiri, Mr. Sanjay Sudrik , District Deputy Registrar Satara, Mr. Manohar Mali, Deputy Registrar Headquarters visited Maharashtra Cooperative Corporation on 28th October 2025 and got information about the various activities to be started in the future of the corporation. At that time, they also provided valuable guidance. Memorable snapshots taken on this occasion.

Regional Deputy Commissioner Fisheries Development and Government Fish Seed Production Center, Hadapsar visited on 28th October 2025 and was informed about the implementation of various schemes planned by the government for farmers and fishermen, various schemes in the department, establishment of FPOs, the business being done and how the Corporation can work for fisheries development in this regard. On this occasion, a snapshot taken with Regional Fisheries Deputy Director Mr. Sandeep Daptardar.

Shri Sameer Dombey, a young engineer from Dombewadi in Daund taluka of Pune district, quit his job and planted figs in his own farm with the aim of developing his village and encouraged the farmers of the village to plant figs as well. While doing this work, he learned about various schemes of the Agriculture Department from the Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, such as PMFME, through the training provided by the corporation from time to time. By implementing it properly, he created employment in the village and also developed himself and the village. On 28 October 2025, Shri Sameer Dombey's business was visited.

Inspiring Story- Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune with the help of Magnet and Agriculture Department organized a one-day workshop on mango cultivation and post-harvest losses reduction with the relevant experts from Solapur on Thursday, 30th October 2025. Group Captain (Retd) Pratap Singh Pardeshi Sir, a 94-year-old young personality, visited the workshop. He took detailed information about the topics organized in the workshop. He patiently attended the few hours of lectures in the workshop and participated by asking questions to the relevant experts to get relevant information. Mr. Rajesh Singh Bayas Saheb, M.D., Lok Mangal Bank said that Sir was a Group Captain in the Indian Air Force. He had actively participated in the Indo-Pakistan wars of 1965 and 71. He was very bright and intelligent in his career. Some more information was obtained from the book "My Year with Indian Air Force" written by the respected Sir himself. He is still working with full force at his farm house in Belati Solapur. He is keen on learning new things about mango crops and keeps himself updated with new information. He has a deep knowledge base and shares his knowledge with everyone. We had a detailed discussion with him. It was very surprising to see this great man working so hard even at the age of 94. He is the father of respected Praveen Singh Pardeshi Sir. We have come to the conclusion that this is not possible without discipline, hard work, exercise and integrity. Indeed, his children and everyone around them are very blessed. We are very impressed and inspired by him. Mr. Mangesh Titkare- Managing Director, MCDC, Pune

Directorate of Agricultural Processing, Commissionerate of Agriculture, Pune, District Superintendent of Agriculture Officer, Pune and Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune jointly organized the three-day Capacity Building Category-1 (DLC Recommended) training under the Prime Minister's Micro Food Processing Industry Scheme (PMFME) from 03rd to 05th November 2025. The inauguration of the training was held on 03rd November 2025 at Gyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Auditorium, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Sakhar Sankul, Shivajinagar, Pune.

On the occasion of the International Year of Cooperatives, the first issue of the quarterly magazine Maha-Sahakar of Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation was published - the beginning of a new era of the cooperative movement! On November 04, 2025, the first issue of the quarterly magazine Maha-Sahakar of the Corporation was published at Mantralaya, Mumbai under the auspices of the Honorable Minister of Cooperation of the State, Shri Babasaheb Patil and Chairman, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation. On this occasion, the Hon. Sugar Commissioner of the State, Dr. Sanjay Kolte Saheb, Sugar Director Shri. Yashwant Giri Saheb, as well as the officers were present. This is not just the beginning of a quarterly magazine, but an inspiring journey of cooperative ideas, values ​​and loyalty that has begun with new energy. On this occasion, the Honorable Minister of Cooperation expressed the hope that “Maha-Sahakar” magazine will definitely guide and encourage the workers in the cooperative sector and extended his warm wishes for the bright journey of Maha-Sahakar magazine.

Directorate of Agricultural Processing, Commissionerate of Agriculture, Pune, District Superintendent of Agriculture Officer, Pune and Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune jointly organized the three-day Capacity Building Category-1 (DLC Recommended) training under the Prime Minister's Micro Food Processing Industry Scheme (PMFME) from 03rd to 05th November 2025. The conclusion of the training was held on 05th November 2025 at the Gyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Auditorium, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Sakhar Sankul, Shivajinagar, Pune.

A one-day training for urban/rural non-agricultural credit societies and employees' credit societies of Radhanagari and Bhudargad talukas was conducted at Sarvade taluka Radhanagari on 7th November under the auspices of Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune and District Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Kolhapur.

A one-day training workshop on marketing organized by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation was held on Sunday, November 9, 2025.

n agreement was signed between Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation (MCDC) and National Cooperative Consumers Federation of India Limited (NCCF) on 10/11/2025 with the consent of the Cooperative Commissioner's Office to provide business to the godowns being set up by various executive cooperative societies. On this occasion, State Cooperative Commissioner Respected Deepak Taware Saheb, NCCF Chief Executive Officer Hon. Mr. Tapaskumar Roy Saheb, Hon. Mr. Rajesh Suravase Saheb, Mr. Mangesh Titkare M D., MCDC, NCCF Manager Mr. Kishore Mahale, Smt. Devyani Bharaswadkar Deputy Registrar, Mr. Ramesh Shingte State Coordinator, Mr. Prashant Chaskar Value Chain Expert, and Mr. Kushagra Mungi, Marketing Manager MCDC were present.

On November 11, 2025, I visited the National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in Baramati and learned about how research is being done on climate change, water, and the stresses on crops caused by it. On that occasion, the Managing Director of the Corporation, Hon. Shri. Mangesh Titkare, NIASM officers Dr. Jitendra Kadam, Dr. Sangram Singh Chavan, Dr. Kakade etc. were present.

A visit was made to various projects and incubator centers of AIC-ADT Baramati Foundation on November 11, 2025 in Baramati. At that time, the Managing Director of the Corporation, Hon. Mr. Mangesh Titkare, officers and employees of KVK Baramati, etc. were present.

On the occasion of the International Year of Cooperatives 2025, a one-day training program was organized in Wardha on 11th November 2025 for officers, office bearers and employees of urban and rural non-agricultural as well as servant cooperative credit societies in the Wardha district in collaboration with Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune and District Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Wardha.

On the occasion of the International Year of Cooperatives 2025, a one-day training program was organized in Chandrapur on 12th November 2025 in collaboration with Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune and District Deputy Registrar Cooperative Societies, Wardha for the officers, office bearers and employees of urban and rural non-agricultural as well as servant cooperative credit societies.

Visited the famous Agricultural Science Center KVK in Baramati. In 1992, the Agricultural Science Center affiliated to ICAR was established at Agriculture Development Trust Baramati. It is a national award-winning KVK. It works in sustainable agriculture for seven talukas of Pune district. This center works to ensure that all types of research in agricultural laboratories reach the farmers as soon as possible. Dr. Dheeraj Shinde, senior scientist and head of the center, Dr. Yashwant Jagdale, head of the Center of Excellence, Vegetable Quality Center, Baramati, gave detailed information about the entire KVK. Information about various innovative activities of KVK was given by Hon. Sunandatai Pawar, Agricultural Development Trust, Trustee, Bhimthadi Jatra, pioneer of Jalsandharan Scheme.

KVK Baramati developed hydroponics, poultry, bee research center, goat farm, dairy, etc. The research conducted here was informed. Here, facilities are installed under fish breeding, blue revolution using modern technology. Farmers are given good information about it and the system of fish seed supply and other details are also explained. They work on fish such as Pia Shilapi. In goat farming, meaty and tasty goats and goats that grow in the shortest time are prepared by crossing African and Australian.

"Publication of the first quarterly issue of Maha-Sahakar" In a review meeting held by Hon. Shri. Pankaj Srivastava, Director, Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India, at the Cooperation Commissionerate, in the presence of Hon. Shri. Deepak Taware, NABARD CGM, Hon. Rashmi Darad Madam, Hon. Additional Commissioner Shri. Yegalevad, Hon. Additional Registrar Shri. Rajesh Suravase, the first quarterly issue of Maha-Sahakar published by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation on the occasion of the International Year of Cooperatives and the completion of the Silver Jubilee of Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation was published on 12th November 2025.

On 12th November 2025, the Coordinator/Principal of Tribhuvan Cooperative University for Maharashtra, Prof. Dr. Anand Venkatesh, arrived at the Cooperative Commissionerate, Pune and was welcomed by Hon'ble Additional Registrar Shri Rajesh Suravase and Managing Director of the Corporation Hon'ble Shri Mangesh Titkare.

On the occasion of the International Year of Cooperatives 2025, a one-day training program was organized in Satara on 12th November 2025 for the officers, office bearers and employees of urban and rural non-agricultural as well as servant cooperative credit societies in Satara district in collaboration with Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune and District Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Satara.

On the occasion of the International Year of Cooperatives 2025, a one-day training program was organized in Satara on 10th November 2025 for the officers, office bearers and employees of urban and rural non-agricultural as well as servant cooperative credit societies in Satara district in collaboration with Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune and District Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Satara.

Visited ICAR-floricultural research directorate -DFR, a national institute under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. This is the first center in the country to promote floriculture, research and increase the technical base. This institute was established in the year 2009. It has an agricultural office and a field laboratory. Discussed various topics with the director of the institute, scientist Ma Dr. KV Prasad Sir.

On the occasion of the International Year of Cooperatives 2025, a one-day training program was organized at Koregaon on 12th November 2025 for the officers, office bearers and employees of urban and rural non-agricultural as well as servant cooperative credit societies in Koregaon taluka of Satara district in collaboration with Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune and District Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Satara.

On Friday, November 14, 2025, ICAR-DFR along with K. F. Bio Plants Pvt Ltd Mundhwa Pune visited India's largest ISO,:2015 plant, Global Agriculture Biotech Organization company.

The five-day "Greenhouse Management" training program jointly organized by Maharashtra State Horticulture and Medicinal Plants Board, Pune, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune and Agricultural Science Center Dudhbardi, Nagpur was inaugurated today in Nagpur in the presence of Dr. D. M. Panchbhai, Associate Dean, College of Horticulture, Dr. PDKV, Akola, Dr. Sariput Landge, Head Agricultural Science Center Dudhbardi, Nagpur and Shri Deepak Bedarkar, Divisional Manager, MCDC, Nagpur and other dignitaries.

Maharashtra State Cooperative Sugar Mills Association Limited, Mumbai, a renowned apex organization dominating the cooperative sugar industry in the state, organized various competitions like quizzes, posters, slogans for the talented employees of the sugar factories in the state on the occasion of International Cooperative Year. On this occasion, they held a very comprehensive and vibrant program at Symbiosis Skill University, Kiwale. On this occasion, the Managing Director of the corporation, Hon. Shri. Mangesh Titkare was present as the chief guest.

Today, I had the opportunity to meet and talk to another IITian, ​​Prof. Vijay Paul Sharma Sir, Chairman Commission for Agriculture Costs and Prices, i.e. Chairman Central Agricultural Costs and Prices Commission, at the program of Maharashtra State Cooperative Sugar Factory Association in Kiwale. Sir has been the Chairman of CACP since 2016 and is the only one who has the honor of becoming the Chairman of CACP for the second time. He is a Professor of Agricultural Management at IIT Ahmedabad. This very intelligent gentleman has the honor of becoming the Chairman of Central Agricultural Prices Commission for the second time. A memorable moment with him.. Along with the Managing Director of Maharashtra State Cooperative Union, Shri Sanjay Khatal Saheb- Hon. Shri Mangesh Titkare, Managing Director, MCDC, Pune

While wishing the Director of Marketing& Director of Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Maharashtra State, Shri Vikas Rasal Saheb on his retirement, the Managing Director of the Corporation, Hon. Shri. Mangesh Titkare, General Manager, Hon. Mrs. Shilpa Kadu, State Coordinator, Hon. Shri. Ramesh Shingte and Hon. Shri. Dhananjay Doifode were present.

Opportunities for Business in the cooperative sector - Interview on Doordarshan with Hon. Shri. Mangesh Titkare, Managing Director, MCDC, Pune

The five-day "Greenhouse Management Training" program, jointly organized by the Maharashtra State Horticulture and Medicinal Plants Board Pune, Krishi Vigyan Kendra Dudhbardi Nagpur, and Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune, concluded on November 28, 2025, at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dudhbardi Nagpur. The closing ceremony was held in the presence of dignitaries including Mr. Milind Naringe, Managing Director, Mahajyoti, Nagpur, Dr. Sariput Landge, Head, KVK Dudhbardi Nagpur, Mr. Hemant Jagtap, Human Resource Development and Senior Training Officer, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Sakhar Sankul, Pune, and Mr. Deepak Bedarkar, Divisional Manager, MCDC Pune.

A three-day training class on mushroom production and mushroom cultivation technology was organized by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation from 28th to 30th November.

The World Bank-funded Hon. Balasaheb Thackeray Agribusiness and Rural Transformation (SMART) project, in collaboration with the Maharashtra State Warehousing Corporation, Pune and the Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune, has organized a warehouse construction and management training program from December 2nd to December 5th, 2025, at the Dnyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Auditorium, MCDC, Sugar Complex, Pune. At the inauguration of the training program, the following dignitaries were present: Hon. Mr. Mangesh Titkare, Managing Director, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune, Hon. Mr. Digambar Sable - Head of Department (Training), MCDC Pune, Hon. Mr. Vivek Nanavare - Taluka Agriculture Officer, SMART Pune, Hon. Mr. Hemant Jagtap - Senior Training Officer, MCDC Pune, and Mr. Mayur Pawar - Training Officer, MCDC, Pune.

A group photo of the dignitaries and trainees present for the warehouse construction and management training program, organized jointly by the World Bank-funded Hon. Balasaheb Thackeray Agribusiness and Rural Transformation (SMART) Project, Maharashtra State Warehousing Corporation Pune, and Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune, from December 2nd to December 5th, 2025.

A field visit to the MSWC warehouse was organized for the dignitaries and trainees attending the warehouse construction and management training program, held from December 2nd to December 5th, 2025, jointly by the World Bank-funded Hon. Balasaheb Thackeray Agribusiness and Rural Transformation (SMART) Project, Maharashtra State Warehousing Corporation Pune, and Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune.

While attending various programs organized at the College of Agriculture, Pune, on December 6th, World Soil Day, the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor of Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (MPKV), Rahuri, and soil scientist Dr. Vilas Kharche, was congratulated and wished well for his future endeavors. During this interaction, Dr. Kharche also assured that he would visit the corporation for a courtesy call during his next visit.

On the occasion of the International Year of Cooperation 2025, a one-day training program was organized jointly by the Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune, and the District Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Thane, for the officers, office bearers, and employees of urban and rural non-agricultural and employee cooperative credit societies in Thane district. The program was held on 8 th December 2025 in Thane.

The World Bank-funded Hon. Balasaheb Thackeray Agribusiness and Rural Transformation (SMART) Project, in collaboration with the Maharashtra State Warehousing Corporation, Pune and the Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune, has organized a warehouse construction and management training program from 9th December to 12th December 2025 at the Gyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Auditorium, MCDC, Sakhar Sankul,Shivajunagar Pune. At the inauguration of the training program, Hon. Mr. Mangesh Titkare, Managing Director, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune, Hon. Mr. Digambar Sable - Head of Department (Training), MCDC Pune, Hon. Mr. Vivek Nanavare - Value Chain Expert, MSWC, SMART Pune, Hon. Mr. Vishnu Thorat - Business Development and Marketing Branch, MSWC Pune, and Mr. Mayur Pawar - Training Officer, MCDC, Pune, were among the dignitaries present.

On the occasion of the International Year of Cooperation 2025, a one-day training program was organized jointly by the Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune, and the District Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Nashik , for the officers, office bearers, and employees of urban and rural non-agricultural and employee cooperative credit societies in Malegaon, Satana, Nandgaon & Chandvad Tehsil in Nashik district. The program was held on 11 th December 2025 in Nashik .

Farmers visit India's largest agricultural exhibition in Moshi. For the past two days, a large number of farmers and citizens from across the state have visited the Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation's stall and gathered information about the corporation's initiatives.

A warehouse construction and management training program, organized jointly by the World Bank-funded Hon. Balasaheb Thackeray Agribusiness and Rural Transformation (SMART) Project, Maharashtra State Warehousing Corporation Pune, and Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune, was held from December 9th to December 12th, 2025, at the Gyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Auditorium, MCDC, Sakhar Sankul, Pune. Here are some snapshots from that event.

A special training program for the Chairmen, Vice-Chairmen, and Directors of credit societies in Karad taluka was held on December 10, 2025, at the auditorium of the District Central Bank Divisional Office in Karad. This program was jointly organized by the Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Limited, Pune, the District Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Satara, and the Satara District Cooperative Credit Societies Federation, with the cooperation of the Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Karad taluka. The training was inaugurated by Mrs. Aparna Yadav, Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Karad. Present on the occasion were Mr. Arun Kakade, Divisional Coordinator, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune, Mrs. Punyashila More and Mr. Sampatrao Shinde, Directors of the Satara District Credit Societies Federation, and Dr. M. A. Murudkar, Cooperative Officer, Kolhapur. 104 trainees participated in the program. A unique feature of this training was that it was specifically designed for the office bearers of credit societies. Mr. Arun Kakade, Divisional Coordinator of the Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, while explaining the importance of the training, provided information about the various initiatives undertaken by the Corporation in the fields of agriculture, agro-processing, exports, and cooperation. Mrs. Aparna Yadav, Deputy Registrar, gave the introductory remarks for the training program. Mr. Sampatrao Shinde, Director, expressed his views on the training. During the training, Mrs. Khoche and Mrs. Mane, officers from the Cyber ​​Cell of the Satara District Superintendent of Police office, along with their colleagues, provided important guidance on cyber security and precautions to be taken while using various apps. In the second session of the training, CA Mr. Dilip Gurav provided useful guidance on the topic of corporate governance. Dr. M. A. Murudkar guided the participants on financial parameters and financial literacy for credit societies, and also provided useful guidance on the rights and duties of the directors of credit societies, general meetings, and board meetings. Guidance and a discussion on the eligibility and disqualification criteria for directors as per election rules were provided to the trainees. At the end of the training session, a question-and-answer session related to the topic was held. Following this, some of the trainees expressed their views on the training program and expressed satisfaction with the program's planning. Thereafter, certificates were distributed to the participating trainees by Mrs. Aparna Yadav, Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Karad. Mrs. Yadav, Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Karad, Cooperative Officer Mr. Tanaji Deshmukh, and Credit Society Federation officials Mr. Sampatrao Shinde and Manager Mr. Bhushan Kshirsagar took special efforts to make this training successful. Training assistant Mr. Omkar Pudale also worked diligently to conduct the training. The training concluded after the vote of thanks.

While discussing the overall situation with the Honourable Chairman of the Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation and the State's Minister of Cooperation, Shri Babasaheb Patil, before and after the recent meeting of the Corporation's Board of Directors.

On the occasion of the International Year of Cooperation 2025, a one-day training program was organized jointly by the Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune, and the District Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Ahilyanagar, for the officers, office bearers, and employees of urban and rural non-agricultural and employee cooperative credit societies in Rahata Tehsil in Ahilyanagardistrict. The program was held on 11 th December 2025 in Ahilyanagar.

Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation M. Pune organized the Agricultural Goods Export Training Program - Third Batch for five days from December 15 to December 19 at the Gyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Training Hall of the Corporation. On the first day, Mr. Mayur Kaul, Expert, Pune gave the first important lecture on the import-export code, RCMC, PAN, TAN, DIN, DSC, ICEGATE, AD CODE, terminology and matters of importance. The second lecture was given by Mr. Sunil Giram, Deputy Director, Horticulture, gave a useful lecture on agricultural goods export - Trace Net and related procedures. After that, an important lecture was given by Dr. Bhaskar Patil, Manager Marketing, M. C. D. C. on the current status and opportunities of agricultural goods export business. After that, the next lecture was given by Mr. Anant Savarkar Marketing Board on the documents required for export. On the second day of the training session, Sheetal Oswal, an export expert, gave a lecture on value addition of agricultural products, special processed products, and production methods. After that, Mr. Bipin Kakkar, an export consultant, gave an in-depth lecture on the export of milk products. After that, Mr. Soumya Patra, Assistant Manager, Ex Credit Guarantee Corporation, gave an in-depth lecture on the importance of ECGC in agricultural exports. After that, Mr. Shrikant Pachpore gave an important lecture on the branding and labeling of agricultural products to provide scientific information to the trainees. After that, Mr. Sanjay Parde, an expert, gave a lecture on the export of flowers. On the third day of the training, Mr. Junnarkar, a food processing technologist, gave an informative lecture on the global market for dehydration products. After that, Mr. Jaisingh Thorve, a renowned exporter, gave an important lecture on the precautions to be taken while starting exports, informing the trainees about his own experience. After that, Dr. Bhaskar Patil gave useful information. After that, Mr. Kanchan Kulkarni, Finance Expert, gave a very important lecture on preshipment/postshipment, finance, export payment, risk management. Then, Mr. Sachin More gave an important lecture on the MIDH scheme. On the fourth day of the training, Mr. Tushar Sutar gave a scholarly lecture on the topic of logistics system for exports. Then, Mr. Shantanu Jagtap and his colleagues, representatives of Maratha Chambers of Commerce gave an important lecture on the risks and precautions to be taken in exporting agricultural goods. Then, Mr. Sudarshan Narwade, Agriculture Expert, gave an important lecture on the PMFME scheme. Then, Mr. Tushar Kharkar, Export Expert, Marketing Board gave an informative lecture on his experience in exports. On the fifth day of the training, the trainees were taken to the Agricultural Produce Market Committee, Vashi, Mumbai for practical training. And some lectures were also organized at Vashi APMC. Sandeep Aher, Customs Agent, Mumbai gave a very informative lecture on the important topics of CHA responsibilities and functions, transit insurance. Shri Rudrash Barai, a renowned exporter, gave a lecture based on his own experience in exporting. Regarding the information about the irradiation facility process, Shri Sushil Chavan, Maharashtra State Agricultural Marketing Board also gave a demonstration and important information about the facilities of the corporation at Vashi APMC. After that, a visit to the vegetable facility center, regarding the information about the process, Shri Abhimanyu Mane, Maharashtra State Agricultural Marketing Board gave a demonstration and a very useful lecture related to it and explained the process there to the trainees. After that, a visit was made to the vapor heat treatment facility and pack house.

The inauguration of the training program on Greenhouse Management and Mushroom Production Technology, jointly organized by the Maharashtra State Horticulture and Medicinal Plants Board, Pune, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune, and Krishi Vigyan Kendra Durgapur, Amravati district, took place today, December 22, 2025, at Krishi Vigyan Kendra Durgapur, Badnera, Amravati district. The event was graced by the presence of dignitaries including Hon. Mr. Ganesh Ghorpade, Divisional Joint Director of Agriculture, Amravati, Hon. Dr. K. P. Singh, Head of Krishi Vigyan Kendra Durgapur, Hon. Mr. Prafull Mahalle, Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture), KVK Durgapur, and Hon. Mrs. Archana Kakade, Subject Matter Specialist (Home Science), KVK Durgapur.

The three-day training program under the Pradhan Mantri Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme (PMFME), Capacity Building Category-1 (DLC Recommended), organized jointly by the Directorate of Agricultural Processing, Commissionerate of Agriculture, Pune, the District Superintendent of Agriculture Officer, Pune, and the Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation (MCDC), Pune, from December 22nd to December 24th, 2025, was inaugurated today, December 22nd, 2025, at the Gyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Auditorium, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Sakhar Sankul, Shivajinagar, Pune. Present on the occasion were Mr. Mangesh Titkare - Managing Director, MCDC Pune, Mr. Digambar Sable - Head of Department (Training), MCDC Pune, Mr. Dilip Vairagade - Former Dean, Nagpur University, Pune, Mr. Kushagra Mungi - Warehouse Manager, MCDC Pune, and Mr. Mayur Pawar - Training Officer, MCDC Pune, among other dignitaries. A total of 25 beneficiaries from Pune district under the Pradhan Mantri Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme have registered for this training program.

A one-day training program for the office bearers and employees of primary milk cooperative societies in Gadhinglaj and Ajra talukas of Kolhapur district was organized jointly by the Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune, and the Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies (Dairy), Kolhapur, in collaboration with the Kolhapur District Milk Producers' Union (Gokul). The training was held in the hall of the Gokul Milk Union's center in Linganur, Gadhinglaj taluka. The training was inaugurated by Mrs. Anjana Redekar, Director of the Gokul Milk Union. Divisional Coordinator Mr. Arun Kakade was also present. The program's introduction was given by Mr. Pradeep Malgave, Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies (Dairy), Kolhapur, who also shared his thoughts on the training. Mrs. Anita Shinde, Assistant Registrar of Gadhinglaj, and Cooperative Officer Mrs. Ranjana Kamble were also present. Mr. Ashok Madkari, Development Officer of Gokul Milk Union, Assistant Manager Mr. Krishnat Amte, and Divisional Manager Mr. Gaikwad were also in attendance. In her inaugural address, Director Mrs. Anjana Redekar gave a detailed explanation of the work of the Gokul Milk Union, the role of primary milk societies, and the future management of milk societies, and also emphasized the importance of the training. Mr. Pradeep Malgave, Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies (Dairy), Kolhapur, stated that despite the presence of 5500 milk societies in the district, completing the training of representatives from over 500 societies in eight talukas during his tenure, with his personal presence, was a significant achievement being accomplished through the Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, and he expressed his expectation that this work would be continued with even greater vigor in the future. He also noted that this was the first time such work was being undertaken in the history of the dairy and cooperative departments. 123 representatives attended the training. In the initial session of the training, expert guides from the dairy sector, Mr. Arvind Patil and Mr. Y. T. Patil Dairy Farm, Nanibai Chikhli, Kagal taluka, provided extremely comprehensive and in-depth guidance on cattle rearing, fodder management, shed management, animal care and maintenance, clean milk production, and the future growth of the dairy business, as well as the role of milk cooperatives in this regard. They also provided invaluable guidance on how to make Maharashtra a leading state in milk production and animal husbandry. In the second session of the training, Dr. M. P. Patil, a senior officer from Gokul, gave a detailed explanation of the schemes of the Central and State Governments, NDDB, and the Gokul Milk Union for the development of the dairy business. Following this, Senior Auditor Mr. Mangesh Jadhav provided important guidance on record-keeping and auditing for dairy cooperatives. In the final session of the training, Mr. Pradeep Malgave, Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies (Dairy), Kolhapur, provided detailed guidance on meetings of office bearers of cooperative dairy societies, annual general meetings, and the eligibility and disqualification criteria for directors, as well as the election process. At the conclusion of the training, the representatives present expressed their satisfaction with the meticulous organization of the training and the topics covered, and demanded that similar training be conducted for milk producers as well. They also requested that the training be extended to two days. Certificates were then distributed to the participating trainees. Mr. Pradeep Malgave, Assistant Registrar (Dairy), Kolhapur, played a key role in the successful organization of this training. Gokul officers Mr. Madkari and Mr. Amte also played a major role in the smooth conduct of the training program. Mr. Anil Chikne, Government Auditor, Kolhapur, also worked diligently to ensure the proper organization of the training. Mr. Omkar Pudale assisted in the program. Finally, the training concluded after a vote of thanks.

The three-day capacity building training program, Category-1 (DLC Recommended), under the Pradhan Mantri Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme (PMFME), organized jointly by the Directorate of Agricultural Processing, Agriculture Commissionerate Pune, the District Superintendent Agriculture Officer Pune, and the Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune, from December 22nd to December 24th, 2025, concluded yesterday, December 24th, 2025, at the Gyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Auditorium, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Sugar Complex, Shivajinagar, Pune. On this occasion, dignitaries including Mr. Nandkishore Nainwad - Deputy Director of Agriculture (Agricultural Processing), Agriculture Commissionerate Pune, Mr. Digambar Sable - Head of Department (Training), MCDC Pune, and Mr. Mayur Pawar - Training Officer, MCDC Pune, were present.

The concluding ceremony of the mushroom production technology training program, jointly organized by the Maharashtra State Horticulture and Medicinal Plants Board, Pune, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune, and Krishi Vigyan Kendra Durgapur, Amravati, was held on December 26, 2025, in the presence of dignitaries including Dr. K.P. Singh, Head and Senior Scientist, KVK Durgapur, Mr. Narendra Shingne, Chairman, ATMA Governing Board, Amravati, Mr. Deepak Bedarkar, Divisional Manager, MCDC, Mr. Prafull Mahalle, Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture), KVK Durgapur, and Dr. Archana Kakade, Subject Matter Specialist (Home Science), KVK Durgapur.

The concluding ceremony of the greenhouse production technology training program, jointly organized by the Maharashtra State Horticulture and Medicinal Plants Board, Pune, the Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune, and the Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Durgapur, Amravati, was held today in the presence of dignitaries including Dr. K.P. Singh, Head and Senior Scientist, KVK Durgapur, Mr. Narendra Shingne, Chairman, ATMA Governing Board, Amravati, Mr. Deepak Bedarkar, Divisional Manager, MCDC, Mr. Prafull Mahalle, Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture), KVK Durgapur, and Dr. Archana Kakade, Subject Matter Specialist (Home Science), KVK Durgapur.

A three-day training program on "Cultivation of Exotic Vegetables," organized by the Maharashtra Cooperative Federation, saw participation from 12 highly educated young individuals from farming families across Maharashtra, due to the increasing demand for this business. Their interest is now shifting from traditional farming to the cultivation of exotic vegetables. Accordingly, on the first day of the training program organized by the Federation, participants received guidance from Mr. Jaysing Thorve, Director of Indrayani Krishi Farm. This included in-depth information on cultivation, business opportunities from local to global markets, market demand, business management, and his journey from employment to becoming an entrepreneur, along with the challenges he faced. On the second day, a visit to his dispatch unit and farm provided a practical understanding of the extensive scope of this business, and Mr. Thorve's journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur through hard work and dedication was evident. On the third day of the training, participants received guidance from Mr. Rajiv Kulkarni, an import-export expert, and Mr. Hemant Jagtap, who provided important information on the technical aspects of cultivating exotic vegetables in shade nets and polyhouses, as well as details about NHM subsidies. Following this, Dr. Vairagade provided guidance on business management, and Mr. Milind Mohite offered important information on disease control, plant care and maintenance, and various spraying techniques. During the certificate distribution ceremony, Mr. Mangesh Titkare, Managing Director of MCDC, and Mr. Digambar Sable, Head of the Training Department, presented certificates to all the trainees. Mr. Revankumar Gade, the training coordinator, expressed gratitude to all the dignitaries and participants.

On the occasion of the International Year of Cooperation 2025, a one-day training program was organized jointly by the Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune, and the District Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Pune, for the officers, office bearers, and employees of urban and rural non-agricultural and employee cooperative credit societies in Daund taluka of Pune district. The program was held in Daund on 29 th December 2025.

A snapshot from the award ceremony organized by the National Cooperative Development Corporation Regional Office for cooperative societies in Maharashtra, where Samriddhi Farmers Producer Cooperative Society Limited, Kavthe, Taluka-Wai, District-Satara, established by the Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune, received the award in the Best FPO category in 2025.

A detailed discussion regarding future collaborative work between the Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation and the Maharashtra Research, Advancement and Training Academy (AMRUT) was held with Mr. Vijay Joshi, Managing Director of AMRUT, and other officials at the Academy's office on January 7, 2026. This is a snapshot of that occasion.

The day before yesterday, I visited the 'Yashada' office and paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Shekhar Gaikwad, the independent director of the Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, and also launched the corporation's booklet, 'Maha-Sahakar'. Mr. Rajiv Nandkar, Additional District Collector of Yashada, was also present.

On January 8, 2026, during a visit to Baramati, I paid a courtesy visit to the Chhatrapati Cooperative Sugar Factory, Bhavaninagar, Sansar, Baramati. Here are some moments captured with the factory's Chairman, Hon. Shri Prithvirajji Jachak, the board of directors, and the factory officials.

On January 9, 2026, the corporation received a courtesy visit from retired Joint Registrar of Cooperatives, Mr. S. B. Patil, and the President of the Pune District Cooperative Housing Federation, Mr. Suhas Patwardhan. On this occasion, they were presented with a memento and the latest issue of 'Maha-Sahakar', recently published by the corporation. A snapshot of this event is shown here.

Taking advantage of the International Year of Women Farmers, a one-day capacity building training program for women's self-help groups (SHGs) under the Pradhan Mantri Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme (PMFME) was organized on January 9, 2026, jointly by the Agriculture Department Pune, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune, and Maharashtra State Rural Livelihoods Mission (MSRLM) Pune. The training concluded at the Dnyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Auditorium, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Sugar Complex, Shivajinagar, Pune. Present on the occasion were Mr. Mangesh Titkare, Managing Director, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune, Mr. Digambar Sable - Head of Department (Training) MCDC Pune, and Mr. Mayur Pawar - Training Officer, MCDC Pune, among other dignitaries. A total of 30 women from 8 self-help groups established under MSRLM participated in the training. The program was compered by Mr. Mayur Pawar, while the introductory remarks were given by Mr. Digambar Sable. Mr. Mangesh Titkare, Managing Director, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, guided and extended his best wishes to the participants. Mr. Pawan Patil expressed the vote of thanks.

The inauguration of the "Solar PV Installation Training" program, organized by the Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Sugar Complex, Shivajinagar, Pune, took place on January 12, 2026, at the Sugar Complex, Shivajinagar, Pune, in the presence of dignitaries including Mr. Vinod Shirsat, General Manager (Solar), Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA), Pune, Mr. Digambar Sable, Head of Department, Training, MCDC Pune, Mr. Shankarrao Akkalkote, Director, Sahyadri Electricals, Hadapsar, Pune, and Mr. Revankumar Gade, Training Coordinator.

The 23rd Annual General Meeting of the Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation for the financial year 2022-23 was held today in both offline and online modes. Here are some moments from the meeting with the Honourable Chairman of the Corporation and the State's Minister of Cooperation, Shri Babasaheb Patil, and the Managing Director of the Corporation, Honourable Shri Mangesh Titkare.

One-Day Training Program on the occasion of International Year of Cooperatives 2025 – Shirur Taluka ✨🌍 📚 Organized jointly by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Limited, Pune (Government Notified State Apex Training Institute) and the District Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Pune, for the officers, office bearers and employees of urban/rural non-agricultural/employees' cooperative credit societies in Shirur taluka. 👥 A total of 88 trainees attended this training program. 📅 Date: January 13, 2026 📍 Venue: Sampada Urban Cooperative Credit Society Ltd., First Floor, Agricultural Produce Market Committee, Shirur 🎓 Program Inauguration Inaugurator and Chairman: 🌟 Mr. Harishchandra Kamble, Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Shirur Introduction: 🌟 Mr. Dhananjay Doiphode, Joint Registrar (Retd.) and State Coordinator, M.S.V.M., Pune 👨🏫 Training Guidance Lecturers 🔹 Mr. Mangesh Dehedkar, Expert Lecturer – 1. Deposit Collection/Fund Management and Customer Relations & Customer-Centric Facilities 2. New Business Opportunities, Responsibilities of Directors/Officers/Employees 🔹 Mr. Kiran Patole, Compliance Officer, Pune - Latest Frauds and Digital Arrests, Scams, Cryptocurrency Anti-Money Laundering Provisions and precautions to be taken by credit societies in this regard 🔹 Mr. Dhananjay Doiphode - Loan Recovery – Precautions to be taken for accurate recovery of outstanding loans and legal provisions 🔹 Mr. Vijay Pakhale, Special Auditor Class-2 (Retd.), Cooperative Societies, Pune - Revised Financial Parameters for Credit Societies 🎤 The program was compered and the vote of thanks was given by Mr. Pawan Patil, Training Coordinator. 🌿 For the successful organization of the program, 🌟 Mr. Harishchandra Kamble, Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Shirur, Mr. Appasaheb Dhaygude, Cooperative Officer Grade-2, and their colleagues took special efforts. 🎊 The program was coordinated by 💼 Mr. Mayur Shelke, Training Coordinator, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune.

On January 17, 2026, I was present for breakfast at Devi Bhavan Palace, Miraj, at the special invitation of His Highness Madhavraje Patwardhan of Miraj State. Various topics were discussed. His Highness showed particular interest in the corporation's various training programs, as well as the forward linkages of FPC/Os, and inquired about them in detail. He also graciously presented me with a copy of his book, "Navigating Law School in India - A Compass for Prospective Law Students."

Under the auspices of the Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation and the District Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Sangli, and in collaboration with the Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil Urban Cooperative Credit Society, Sangli, a one-day training program was organized today, Saturday, for the board of directors, branch managers, and office bearers of the 67 branches of the Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil Urban Cooperative Credit Society in Kolhapur, Sangli, and Satara. This credit society, which carries on the legacy of Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil, boasts deposits of ₹1246 crore, loans of ₹953 crore, 67,000 satisfied customers, a paid-up capital of ₹4385 crore, and a profit of ₹15.89 crore in the last financial year, distributing a 15% dividend based on merit. Its distinguishing features include strict adherence to ethical values ​​and ideals, implementation of rules, and a rigorous recovery program. The Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation organized this one-day training program for the institution's board of directors, 67 branch directors, and office bearers at the society's head office in Sangli. Over 125 trainees were present. The institution's chairperson, Mrs. Bharati Chopade, Mr. Magdum, CA Sunil Nagaonkar, and my colleague Mr. Arun Kakade were also present. Dr. M.A. Murudkar delivered two lectures: one on revenue records, providing information about the 7/12 extract, 8-A extract, and other revenue entries, and the institution's loan burden records. People are always eager to attend his lectures. The second lecture was on accurate loan recovery procedures and ideal and legal recovery methods. Renowned CA Mr. Sunil Nagaonkar from the Sangli-Kolhapur region delivered two important lectures: one on loan policy and credit appraisal, and the other on customer identification policy. In addition, Mr. Arun Kakade, Divisional Manager of Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, delivered useful lectures on two topics: financial parameters and a reflection on the future of credit societies. Finally, the certificate distribution and closing ceremony were conducted by Mrs. Bharati Chopade, Chairperson, Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil Urban Cooperative Credit Society, Sangli, Mr. Adv. S. P. Magdum, Vice Chairman, and Mr. Arun Kakade, Divisional Coordinator, MCDC. Mr. Anil Magdum, Executive Director, Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil Urban Cooperative Credit Society, Sangli, delivered the vote of thanks. The program was meticulously planned by Mr. Arun Kakade, Divisional Coordinator of the Corporation, and Omkar Pudale, with the cooperation of the bank's officials and employees. The satisfaction of successfully conducting a good program was achieved on this Saturday, a government holiday.

The closing ceremony of the "PV Solar Installation Training Program," organized by the Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation (MCDC), Pune, was held on January 21, 2026, in the presence of dignitaries including Hon. Mr. Mangesh Titkare, Managing Director, MCDC Pune, Hon. Mr. Vinod Shirsat, General Manager, MahaUrja Pune, Hon. Mr. Digambar Sable, Head of Training Department, MCDC, Hon. Mr. Akkalkote, expert trainer, and Hon. Mr. Revankumar Gade, Training Coordinator.

The certificate distribution ceremony for the eight-day "Solar PV Installation Training" program, organized by the Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Sugar Complex, Shivajinagar, Pune, from January 12th to January 21st, was held at the government office of the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA), Pune. Present on this occasion were Hon. Mr. Vinod Shirsat, General Manager (Solar), Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA), Pune, and Hon. Mr. Mangesh Titkare, Managing Director, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune. The training program was successfully conducted at MEDA in the presence of Mr. Digambar Sable, Head of Department, Training, MCDC Pune, and the guide for the "Solar Panel Installation Training," Mr. Shankarrao Akkalkote, Director of Sahyadri Electricals, Hadapsar, Pune. 23 trainees from Akola, Ahilyanagar, Nevasa, Sangamner, Saswad, Daund, and Pune enrolled in this paid training program on solar panel installation. In the 8-day training program, Mr. Akkalkote, the instructor, spontaneously and generously shared all the technical information. The program included two site visits, entrepreneurial information, discussions with successful entrepreneurs and their success stories, guidance from Mr. Shirsat, General Manager of MEDA, Mr. Nilesh Rohankar, Additional Executive Engineer of Mahavitaran, as well as Mr. Suresh Umap (BYST), Mr. Sunil Shete, Mr. Abhay Jawalge, Mr. Kumar Pawar, Mrs. Vidya Kadam, Mr. Kapte, Mr. Suraj from SUNTECH, and Ms. Alfiya. Their contributions made the training program a success. Mr. Hemant Jagtap, Senior Training Officer of MCDC, played a valuable role and conducted the proceedings. Mr. Revankumar Gade, Training Coordinator of MCDC, expressed gratitude to all the dignitaries and trainees for their collective efforts in making the entire training program a success, weaving together online, offline, and hybrid grid concepts like a solar network, and maintaining energy throughout. Through this training program, and like the sweetness of Sankranti, the relationship between two major institutions, MCDC and MEDA, will continue to flourish like an online grid, working together extensively in Maharashtra through training programs in the future.

On January 21, 2026, Shri Ganpatrao Appasaheb Patil, a senior and respected director of Shri Datt Shetkari Sahakari Sugar Factory, Shirol, Kolhapur, along with the factory's chairman, Hon. Shri R.D. Patil, Managing Director Shri M.V. Patil, and the board of directors, paid a courtesy visit to the Maharashtra Cooperative Federation. On this occasion, the respected Ganpatrao Patil inquired in detail and with great interest about the innovative training programs that the Federation could conduct for the benefit of the general farmer members in its operational area. He also gathered information about the new initiatives being undertaken by the Federation and extended a cordial invitation to visit the factory, including for training programs. Last year, a one-day cooperative training program for the factory's board of directors and officers was successfully conducted by the Federation, thanks to the encouragement of the respected Ganpatrao Patil. ​​[The following are] glimpses of yesterday's event.

On January 22, 2026, a book launch ceremony was held with great enthusiasm at the Balgandharva Rang Mandir. The event featured the release of five books: 'Sarkari Rutuchakra' written by the esteemed Shekhar Gaikwad, IAS (Retd.), Independent Director of the Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation; 'Gav Vikasatun Rashtra Vikas' (Village Development through National Development), 'Spardha Pariksha Planner', and 'Jagaycha Kasa' (How to Live), all written by Mr. Rajiv Nandkar, Additional District Collector; and 'Sara Parker and the Witch's Revenge', the second book by twelve-year-old author Kumari Aradhya Nandkar. The ceremony was graced by the presence of the esteemed Bharat Sasane, IAS (Retd.), Mr. Milind Joshi, and Dr. Sangeeta Barve. Everyone was cordially invited to attend this ceremony. I, along with my colleagues, was present at the event. Here are some snapshots of the occasion.

One-Day Training Program – Nevasa Taluka ✨ 📚 Organized jointly by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Limited, Pune (Government Notified State Apex Training Institute) and the District Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Ahilyanagar, a one-day training program was organized for the officers, office bearers, and employees of urban/rural non-agricultural/service cooperative credit societies in Nevasa taluka. 👥 A total of 67 trainees attended this training. 📅 Date: January 22, 2026 📍 Venue: Ahilyanagar District Central Cooperative Bank Ltd., Market Yard Branch, Nevasa Taluka, Ahilyanagar District 🎓 Program Inauguration Inaugurator and Chairman: 🌟 Mr. Devidas Ghodechor, Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Nevasa Introduction: 🌟 Mr. Dhananjay Doiphode, Joint Registrar (Retd.) and State Coordinator, M.S.V.M., Pune 👨🏫 Training Guidance Lecturers 🔹 Mr. Sagar Dhikale, Police Inspector Cyber, Ahilyanagar - Latest Frauds and Digital Arrests, Scams, Cryptocurrency Anti-Money Laundering Provisions and precautions to be taken by credit societies in this regard 🔹 Mr. Dhananjay Doiphode - Precautions to be taken and legal provisions for accurate recovery of outstanding loans 🔹 Mr. Rajendra Shinde, Divisional Joint Registrar, (Audit) Mumbai (Retd.) – Provisions of the Regulatory Board and revised financial parameters of credit societies 🔹 Mr. Dilip Tijore, Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Jamkhed - Ideal Bye-laws Mr. Devidas Ghodechor delivered the concluding speech. The program was compered and the vote of thanks was given by Mr. Pawan Patil, Training Coordinator. 🌿 For the successful organization of the program, 🌟 Mr. Devidas Ghodechor, Assistant Registrar, Nevasa, Mr. Navnath Vanve, Assistant Cooperative Officer and their colleagues took special efforts. 🎊 The program was coordinated by Mr. Mayur Shelke, Training Coordinator, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune.

One-Day Training Program – Kopargaon Taluka ✨ 📚 Organized jointly by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Limited, Pune (Government Notified State Apex Training Institution) and the District Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Ahilyanagar, a one-day training program was organized for the officers, office bearers, and employees of urban/rural non-agricultural/service cooperative credit societies in Kopargaon taluka. 👥 A total of 85 trainees attended this training. 📅 Date: January 23, 2026 📍 Venue: Auditorium of Ahilyanagar District Central Cooperative Bank Ltd., Bank Road, Tal. Kopargaon, Dist. Ahilyanagar 🎓 Program Inauguration Inaugurator and Chairman: 🌟 Mr. Sandeepkumar Rudraksh, Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Kopargaon Introduction: 🌟 Mr. Dhananjay Doiphode, Joint Registrar (Retd.) and State Coordinator, M.S.V.M., Pune Chief Guest: Mr. Ashok Lohkare, Divisional Officer, Kopargaon Division, ADCC Bank 👨🏫 Training Guidance Lecturers 🔹 Mr. Sagar Dhikale, Police Sub-Inspector, Mr. Abhijit Arkal, Police Constable, Ahilyanagar - Latest Frauds and Digital Arrests, Scams, Cryptocurrency Anti-Money Laundering Provisions and precautions to be taken by credit societies in this regard 🔹 Mr. Rajendra Shinde, Divisional Joint Registrar, (Audit) Mumbai (Retd.) – Provisions of the Regulatory Board and Revised Financial Standards of Credit Societies 🔹 Mr. Dhananjay Doiphode – Precautions and legal provisions to be taken for accurate recovery of outstanding loans 🔹 Mr. Sandeepkumar Rudraksh, Assistant Registrar, Kopargaon - Ideal Bye-laws On behalf of the participating trainees, Mr. Ashok Kothari, Chairman of Suraj Nagari Sahakari Patasanstha Maryadit, Kopargaon, expressed his views. The program was compered and the vote of thanks was given by Mr. Pawan Patil, Training Coordinator. 🌿 For the successful organization of the program, 🌟 Mr. Sandeepkumar Rudraksh, Senior Inspector, Kopargaon, Mr. Sandeep Nere, Cooperative Officer Grade-1, Mr. Rajendra Rahane, Cooperative Officer Grade-2 and their colleagues put in special efforts. 🎊 The program was coordinated by 💼 Mr. Mayur Shelke, Training Coordinator, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune.

On the occasion of India's 77th Republic Day, the flag hoisting ceremony was held at the Sugar Complex, presided over by the Honourable Sugar Commissioner, Dr. Sanjay Kolte. Here are some glimpses of the event.

The three-day residential training program on "Fruit and Vegetable Nursery Technology and Mushroom Production Technology," jointly organized by the Director, Horticulture Office, Agriculture Commissionerate Pune, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune, and Krishi Vigyan Kendra Hivra, Gondia, was inaugurated on January 28, 2026, in Gondia. The inauguration took place in the presence of dignitaries including Mr. Mahendra Thokale, Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer, Gondia and Deputy Director of Agriculture, District Superintendent Agriculture Officer's Office, Gondia; Mr. Samadhan Waghmode and Mr. Sheran Pathan, Technical Officers, District Superintendent Agriculture Officer's Office, Gondia; Mr. Deepak Bedarkar, Divisional Officer, MCDC Nagpur; and Dr. Vijay Kore, Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture), KVK, Gondia. More than 100 farmers from Gondia and Bhandara districts participated in this training program.

The World Bank-funded Hon. Balasaheb Thackeray Agribusiness and Rural Transformation (SMART) project, in collaboration with the Maharashtra State Warehousing Corporation, Pune, and the Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune, has organized a warehouse construction and management training program from January 27th to January 30th, 2026, at the Dnyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Auditorium, MCDC, Sugar Complex, Pune. The training program was inaugurated yesterday, January 27th, 2026. Present on the occasion were Hon. Mr. Mangesh Titkare, Managing Director, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune; Hon. Mr. Digambar Sable, Head of Department (Training), MCDC, Pune; Hon. Mr. Vivek Nanavare, Value Chain Expert, Maharashtra State Warehousing Corporation, Pune; and Mr. Mayur Pawar, Training Officer, MCDC, Pune, among other dignitaries.

The three-day residential training program on "Fruit and Vegetable Nursery Technology and Mushroom Production Technology," organized jointly by the Director, Horticulture Office, Agriculture Commissionerate Pune, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune, and Krishi Vigyan Kendra Hivra, Gondia, concluded today in Gondia. The closing ceremony was held in the presence of dignitaries including Mr. Mahendra Thokale, Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer, Gondia and Deputy Director of Agriculture, District Superintendent Agriculture Officer's Office, Gondia, Mr. Deepak Bedarkar, Divisional Officer, MCDC Nagpur, and Dr. Vijay Kore, Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture), KVK, Gondia. More than 100 farmers from Gondia and Bhandara districts participated in this training program.

The World Bank-funded Hon. Balasaheb Thackeray Agribusiness and Rural Transformation (SMART) Project, in collaboration with the Maharashtra State Warehousing Corporation, Pune, and the Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune, organized a *Warehouse Construction and Management Training Program* from January 27th to January 30th, 2026, at the Dnyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Auditorium, MCDC, Sugar Complex, Pune. The training program concluded on January 30th, 2026, at the training venue. Present on the occasion were Mr. Mangesh Titkare, Managing Director, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune, Mr. Digambar Sable - Head of Department (Training), MCDC, Pune, Mr. Mayur Pawar - Training Officer, MCDC, Pune, and Mr. Pawan Patil - Divisional Manager, MCDC, Pune, among other dignitaries. A total of 30 representatives from 12 Farmer Producer Companies and 4 cooperative societies from 10 districts, including Latur, Buldhana, Amravati, Chandrapur, Dharashiv, Nashik, Sambhaji Nagar, Beed, Gondia, and Jalgaon, participated in the training. On the first day of the training, the following speakers provided guidance: 1) Information about the Warehousing Corporation, rules and regulations related to warehousing - Mr. Vivek Nanavare, Agricultural Value Chain Expert, Maharashtra State Warehousing Corporation. Warehouse Business – An Agri-allied Business 2) Various state and central government schemes for warehouse construction (including AIF) - Mr. Prashant Chaskar - Warehouse Expert, MCDC, Pune 3) Management Concepts (Organizational Skills, Time Management, Stress Management, Communication Skills) - Mr. Sunil Shete, State Level Trainer On the second day of the training, the following speakers provided guidance: 1) Selection of site for warehouse construction, capacity, actual construction and construction cost - Mr. Swapnil Khedekar, Engineer, SMART Project Pune 2) SMART Project Procurement and Tender Process (Materials and Construction) Mr. Vivek Maral, Procurement Officer, SMART Project, Pune and Mr. Sachin Pagare, Civil Engineer, SMART Project, Pune 3) Market Information and Effective Use of Various Instruments in Futures Market for Potential Prices of Agricultural Produce and Price Risk Management Dr. Brahmanand Deshmukh, Risk Mitigation Consultant, SMART Project Pune On the third day of the training, the following speakers provided guidance: 1) Role of Collateral Management Agency in Grain Storage - Mr. Ravindra Sakhare, Divisional Manager, Star Agri Pune 2) Warehouse Receipt, Pledge Loan Scheme, WDRA and Registration Process and Stock Management, Grain Pest Control and Fumigation - Mr. Vishnu Thorat, Business Development and Branch Representative, Maharashtra State Warehousing Corporation, Pune 3) Field Visit - On-site inspection of warehouse operations - Maharashtra State Warehousing Corporation Market Yard Pune On the fourth day of the training, the following speakers provided guidance: 1) Importance of Agricultural Value Chain and Supply Chain Management - Dr. Abhay Gaikwad, Market Specialist, PCMU, SMART Project Pune 2) Social and Environmental Agricultural Framework Information - Mr. Ghanshyam Masule, Social Development Expert, SMART Project, Pune 3) Various Opportunities in the Warehousing Business through the Food Corporation of India - Mr. Sagar Khade, Manager, Food Corporation of India, Pune.

The World Bank-funded Hon. Balasaheb Thackeray Agribusiness and Rural Transformation (SMART) project, in collaboration with the Maharashtra State Warehousing Corporation, Pune, and the Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune, organized a *Warehouse Construction and Management Training Program* from January 27th to January 30th, 2026, at the Gyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Auditorium, MCDC, Sugar Complex, Pune. A ​​group photo was taken with the trainees during the program.

A three-day training program on "Mushroom Production and Cultivation Technology" was organized by the Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation from January 29th to 31st, 2026, at the Dnyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Auditorium of the Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation. Trainees from Nagpur, Baramati, Thane, Talegaon, Pune, Junnar, Nashik, and Shirur participated in the training. During this mushroom training, emphasis was placed not only on mushroom production but also on value-added mushroom products. Two different sessions were conducted on this topic. Mr. Bhokare and Mrs. Kalpana Baviskar, director of Himgiri Mushroom and Mumbai Organic companies, provided information on the growing market concept of "Frozen and Retort = ready-to-eat (RTE) products." Scientific guidance was provided by mycologist Mr. Chirme, entrepreneurial guidance by Mr. Umap, business management by Mr. Shete, marketing by Mrs. Vidya, and information on NHM schemes by Mrs. Kanse. On the last day, Mrs. Chetna Kiran Pawar, director of Siddharth Mushrooms from Nashik, shared her 25 years of experience through practical demonstrations, which boosted the confidence of all the trainees. Certificates were distributed by the Managing Director, Mr. Mangesh Titkare. Mr. Revankumar Gade, the training coordinator, thanked all the dignitaries and trainees.

The inauguration of the three-day residential "Mushroom Production Technology" training program jointly organized by Director, Horticulture Office, Agricultural Commissionerate Pune, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune and Agricultural Science Center Waghapur Road Yavatmal was held today in Yavatmal in the presence of Hon. Shri Ganesh Ghorpade, Divisional Agriculture Joint Director Amravati, Hon. Shri Manoj Kumar Dhage, District Superintendent Agriculture Officer, Yavatmal, Shri Hemant Jagtap Senior Training Officer, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Sugar Complex, Shivajinagar, Pune, Shri Deepak Bedarkar, Divisional Officer, MCDC Nagpur, Prof. Snehlata Bhagwat, Subject Expert Home Science KVK, Yavatmal and Dr. Pramod Magar, Subject Expert, Entomologist KVK Yavatmal etc. More than 100 farmers from Yavatmal district participated in the said training programs.

The three-day residential "Mushroom Production Technology" training program jointly organized by Director, Horticulture Office, Agricultural Commissionerate, Pune, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune and Agricultural Science Center, Waghapur Road, Yavatmal concluded today in Yavatmal in the presence of Hon. Mrs. Pooja Gavai, Taluka Agriculture Officer, Yavatmal, Mr. Kamble Sir, Director Nikhil Mushroom Farm, Yavatmal, Mr. Hemant Jagtap, Senior Training Officer, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Sugar Complex, Shivajinagar, Pune, Mr. Deepak Bedarkar, Divisional Officer, MCDC Nagpur, Mr. Sachin Paikrao, Agricultural Technology Manager, Yavatmal, Yavatmal etc. More than 100 farmers from Yavatmal district participated in these training programs.

Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Limited, Pune and District Deputy Registrar Cooperative Society Amravati jointly organized a one-day training program for “Officers, office bearers and employees of urban / rural non-agricultural / servant cooperative credit societies” in Amravati district. 👥 A total of 100 trainees attended this training. 📅 Date: 09 February 2026 📍 Venue: Abhinandan Urban Co-op Bank Ltd. Auditorium, Camp Road Amravati 🎓 Inauguration of the program President and Inauguration: 🌟 Mr. Shankar Kumbhar, District Deputy Registrar Co. Society, Amravati. Introduction: 🌟 Mr. Dhananjay Doifode, State Coordinator, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune Chief Guests: 🌟 Adv. Vijay S. Bothra, Chairman and Mr. Shivaji Dethe, CEO Abhinandan Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd. were present. 👨🏫 Training Guidance Lecturer 🔹 Smt. Priyanka Kotawar, API, Cyber ​​​​Expert, Amravati and Mr. Nikhil Mahure, Head Constable – Latest frauds and digital arrests, cyber scams, anti-money laundering provisions and precautions to be taken by credit institutions in this regard 🔹 Mr. Sadanand Vuike, Divisional Co-Registrar Cooperative Societies (L.P), Nagpur – Implementation of Chapter 11-A of the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act 1960 and the directions of the Regulatory Board 🔹 Mr. Dhananjay Doifode- - Loan recovery, provisions and procedures 🔹 Mr. Sadanand Vuike – Revised norms for the classification of urban/ Gram B.C. Co-operatives in the state. After the doubts of the trainees were cleared, the certificate distribution was completed. 🎤The keynote address and vote of thanks were given by Mr. Pawan Patil, Divisional Coordinator, MCDC. For the successful organization of the program Mr. Prashant Dhoke, Office Superintendent, Dist. NU Amravati and his colleagues worked hard. 🎊 The program was coordinated by 💼 Mr. Mayur Shelke, Training Coordinator, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation,

On Monday, February 9, 2026, Hon. Shri Milind Akare Saheb, Director NIPHT paid a goodwill visit to Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation. During the visit, he had a positive discussion about who can work with the National Institute of Post Harvest Technology Institute, Talegaon Dabhade and Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation in which field. He also insisted that the corporation should work together with NIPHT in various fields. Hon. Shri Milind Akare Saheb was the former Managing Director of Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation for a long period of six and a half years. Against this background, this visit had an emotional edge. Hon. Shri Titkare Saheb informed him about the new initiatives that the corporation is undertaking after Saheb left the corporation. He was also given a gift of the quarterly issues published by the corporation as a gift.

Directorate of Agricultural Processing, Agricultural Commissionerate, Pune, District Superintendent of Agriculture Officer, Pune and Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune jointly organized the three-day Capacity Building Category-1 (DLC Recommended) training under the Prime Minister Micro Food Processing Industry Scheme (PMFME) from 09 February to 11 February 2026. The inauguration of the training was held on Monday, 09 February 2026 at Gyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Auditorium, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Sugar Complex, Shivajinagar, Pune. On the occasion, Hon. Shri. Mangesh Titkare- Managing Director, MCDC Pune, Hon. Shri. Digambar Sable - Head of Department (Training), MCDC Pune, Hon. Shri. Vaibhav Kudale - District Resource Person, PMFME Scheme, Pune and Shri. Mayur Pawar - Training Officer, MCDC Pune and other dignitaries were present. A total of 30 beneficiaries from the Prime Minister Micro Food Processing Industry Scheme Pune district had registered for the training.

Directorate of Agricultural Processing, Agricultural Commissionerate, Pune, jointly organized by District Superintendent of Agriculture, Pune and Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune from 09th February to 11th February 2026, the three-day Capacity Building Category-1 (DLC Recommended) training under the Prime Minister's Micro Food Processing Industry Scheme (PMFME) concluded on Wednesday, 11th February 2026 at Gyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Auditorium, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Sugar Complex, Shivajinagar, Pune. On this occasion, Hon. Shri. Nandkishore Nainwad - Deputy Director of Agriculture (Agricultural Processing) Agricultural Commissionerate, Maharashtra State, Hon. Shri. Sheetal Patil - General Manager (Finance) MCDC Pune, Hon. Shri. Digambar Sable - Head of Department (Training), MCDC Pune, Hon. Shri. Dinesh Rathod - Technical Manager SPMOU, PMFME Pune, and Hon. Shri. Mayur Pawar - Training Officer, MCDC Pune and other dignitaries were present.

Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Limited, Pune (Government Notified State Peak Training Institute) and District Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies Nagpur jointly organized a one-day training program for “Officers, office bearers and employees of urban / rural non-agricultural / servant cooperative credit societies” of Nagpur district. 👥 A total of 142 trainees attended this training. 📅 Date: 10th February 2026 📍 Venue: Bank of India Staff Co-op. Society Ltd. RPTS Road, Laxminagar, Nagpur 🎓 Inauguration of the program Inauguration and Chairman: 🌟 Shri. Sanjay Hivse, Office Superintendent, District Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Nagpur. Introduction: 🌟 Shri. Dhananjay Doifode, State Coordinator, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune Chief Guest: 🌟 Shri. Rajendra Ghate, President Nagpur District Credit Society and Employees Credit Society Cooperative Society were present 👨🏫 Training Guidance Lecturer 🔹Smt. Ketki Jagtap PSI, Mrs. Shraddha Dhomane HC, Cyber ​​Crime Department, Nagpur – Latest Frauds and Digital Arrest, Cyber ​​Scam, Anti Money Laundering Provisions and Precautions to be taken by Credit Institutions in this regard 🔹 Mr. Sadanand Vuike, Divisional Co-Registrar Cooperative Societies (L.P), Nagpur – Implementation of Chapter 11-A of Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act 1960 and the directions of the Regulatory Board 🔹 Mr. Dhananjay Doifode- Loan Recovery, Provisions and Procedures 🔹 Mr. Sadanand Vuike – Revised norms of statutory audit classification of urban/ rural cooperative societies in the state. After the doubts of the trainees were cleared, the certificate distribution was completed. 🎤The keynote address and vote of thanks were given by Mr. Pawan Patil, Divisional Coordinator, MCDC. For the successful organization of the program Sr. Pranav Ghormade, Senior Supervisor, District U.N. Nagpur ,Shri. Bhagwan Dabhade Junior Clerk, Shri. Vikram Salunkhe Junior Clerk, District Administration Office Nagpur as well as Nagpur District Credit Society and Employees Credit Society Cooperative Union made special efforts. 🎊 The program was coordinated by 💼 Shri. Mayur Shelke, Training Coordinator, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Pune.

Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune and District Deputy Registrar Cooperative Societies Satara jointly organized a special training for the office bearers of credit institutions at Gondwale Taluka Man on 12th February 2026 in collaboration with Assistant Registrar Cooperative Societies Maan, Khatav and Phaltan. 134 office bearers were present for this training. The training was formally inaugurated by Assistant Registrar Cooperative Societies Maan Mr. Kale Saheb. On this occasion, Assistant Registrar of Khatav Mr. Daji Khatal was present. Credit Institution Federation office bearer Mr. Saste as well as cooperative officers Mr. Balasaheb Patil and Mr. Santosh Awale and Mr. Garudkar who worked hard in organizing the training were also present. Mrs. Khoche Madam and Mrs. Bhujbal Madam of Cyber ​​Cell of Satara Superintendent of Police gave guidance on the subject of cyber security for this training. Retired Deputy Tehsildar of Phaltan Mr. Nandkumar Bhoite gave guidance on the revenue department. Kolhapur Senior Cooperative Officer Dr. Shriyut M. A. Murudkar guided on the eligibility for the annual meeting of the institutions, board of directors meeting, director election. Shri. Arun Kakade, Divisional Coordinator Kolhapur guided on the subject of customer introduction policy. After this, some trainees were given training certificates after the motivation of the trainees. After that, the training ended with a vote of thanks. For the success of the training, the Manager of the Patsantha Federation Shri. Bhushan Kshirsagar and his colleagues as well as the Training Assistants of Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Shri Praveen Farande and Shri. Omkar Pudale worked hard

The inauguration of the *"Cashew - Good Agricultural Practices" training program jointly organized by Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Pune, Agriculture Department and Atma Department Ratnagiri under the Maharashtra Agri Business Network Project funded by the Asian Development Bank under the Cooperative and Marketing Department was held at Kale Chatralay, Lanja, Taluka-Lanja District Ratnagiri in the presence of Hon. Shri Dhananjay Yadav, Director Maharashtra State Cashew Board and President Maharashtra State Cashew Processing Federation, Hon. Shri Milind Joshi, Deputy Director of Divisional Projects, PIU, Magnet Ratnagiri, Hon. Shri Firoz Sheikh, Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer Ratnagiri, Hon. Shri Abhijit Shelar, Taluka Agriculture Officer Lanja, Shri Dnyaneshwar Khedkar, Agribusiness Expert Magnet Ratnagiri, Mrs. Preeti Joshi, GESI, Officer Magnet Ratnagiri, Shri Anant Bengal, Consultant Grant Thotran, Magnet Ratnagiri etc. 175 farmers from Ratnagiri district registered their participation for this training program.

Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation has organized a study tour of companies/organizations working in spices for the established farmer producer companies/organizations under the project of 10000 FPO under NABARD and NCDC. 16 Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officers of 9 companies/organizations were present in this tour. Guidance and exhibition of experts working in spices have been organized in these programs.

The two-day 13th World Spices Conference organized by NNS Media was successfully concluded at Rajasthan International Exhibition Centre, Jaipur. A total of 16 directors and CEOs of nine farmer producer companies/organizations working under the Central Government sponsored 10,000 Farmer Producer Company Establishment and Strengthening Project of Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation participated in this international conference. In-depth guidance was provided by renowned experts on various important topics related to the spice sector in the conference. In this, detailed information was given about the import-export process of spices in the global market, spice exhibition stalls of various renowned companies, special experts implementing innovative activities in the spice sector, as well as the increasing importance of branding and packaging in spices. Along with this, in-depth analysis and guidance was received from experts on the current prices of major spices such as turmeric, cumin, red chili, coriander etc., the price status in previous years and the expected prices in the future. Honorable Agriculture Minister of the Government of Rajasthan Kirodi Lal Meena was present as the chief guest for this program. Also, a large number of representatives of renowned companies doing remarkable work in the spice sector across the country, including NNS Chief Rajesh Gupta, participated. This international level conference will definitely be a guiding and beneficial for the farmer producer companies/organizations of Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation in terms of working in the spice sector, and will definitely help in creating new opportunities for future business growth, market expansion and value addition.....The task of properly taking the said team to the International Spice Conference, guiding and training them was done by Shri Sadik Maneri, Manager, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation on behalf of Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation. He was assisted in this task by Shri Pawan Patil, Regional Manager, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation.

The training of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officers of the Pune District Central Bank affiliated farmer producer cooperatives through Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation was organized on 16th and 17th at Gyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Auditorium, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, Sugar Complex, Pune. The training was inaugurated by Mr. Mangesh Titkare, Hon. Managing Director, Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation. 55 representatives of 9 organizations were present in the training. In this training, various experts provided in-depth guidance on the importance of soil testing, supply of fertilizer to cooperatives, ONDC registration and business opportunities, production of biological medicines in agriculture, information about the Minimum Support Purchase Center, Agricultural Development Scheme, Livestock Sales Center, production of biological husbandry through Farm Lab, machinery required for agro-processing industry, Samunnati Finance, benefits of CSC to organizations and its functioning, agro-processing industry, warehouse scheme etc.

A study tour was organized by the Maharashtra Government Development Corporation for the Pune District Central Bank Affiliated Farmers' Cooperative Societies and their Chief Executive Officers on 18th February 2026. The visit was organized at Solar Dehydration Unit Nigdi, Wares Tile Group First Farmer Producer Company Junnar, Abhinav Drachshund Producer Cooperative Society, Agricultural Science Center Narayangaon, Dehat Center, Kisan Connect Grading and Packing Unit. On this occasion, Dr. Bhaskar Patil, Head of Department, Dnyaneshwar Pangare and other coordinators were present from the Corporation.