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