Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation Limited
(A Government of Maharashtra Undertaking)
The farmers need the fertilizer for undertaking the activity of farming. Previously, purchase sale cooperative federations and primary agriculture cooperative credit societies used to provide the fertilizers to the farmers. However, due to a majority of purchase sale cooperative federations facing difficulties, the sale of fertilizers from them became negligible. Further, PACs also faced problems, as a result, farmers faced difficulties in obtaining the fertilizers. In the recent past, farmer producer companies have been established in a big way. However, very few of such FPCs are financially sound. Similarly, very few PACs are financially sound . Hence, Corporation has adopted the policy of providing agri inputs viz. fertilizers, pesticides and seeds to the PACs and FPCs. Accordingly, the Corporation has started agri input branch in June 2020 to provide fertilizers to PACs and FPCs. Corporation has obtained the licence of State Distributor for the sale of fertilizer from RCF, IFFCO, KRIBHCO, COROMANDAL, Deepak Fertilizer, Arti Fertilizer. Corporation has adopted the policy of undertaking such business on cash and carry basis for the PACs and FPCs. Regional Managers have been appointed at the regional level for the same. Regional manager gives publicity and creates awareness amongst PACs and FPCs regarding the business of fertilizers.
The Regional manager provides the details of the availability of railway rake of fertilizer producing companies to the PACs and FPCs within each district of their division. The PACs and FPCs place their orders of purchase of fertilizers with the requisite cost to the Corporation which is forwarded by the Corporation to the concerned companies. The supply of fertilizers is carried out by the companies directly to the concerned PACs and FPCs. The Corporation has taken a policy of ensuring that the PACs and FPCs generate profits out of the business of sale of fertilizers by them for their member farmers.This has resulted in an additional avenue of revenue generation in such PACs and FPCs.
The Corporation provides various grades of fertilizers viz. Urea, DAP, Complex,10:26:26, 12:32:16,20:20:0:13, Sulphate,15:15:15 etc. Corporation further provides vrious water soluble, fertilizers viz. nano urea, nano DAP,12:61:0, 19:19:19, 0:52:34, 0:0:50 etc.
The PACs and FPCs who are interested in undertaking the business of fertilizers are required to obtain the necessary licence for it and the Corporation provides the necessary guidance for seeking the same. Further, it also provides the Mobile Fertilizer Management System (MFMS) which is required for the said activity.
The Corporation performed the business of Rs. 37 cr and Rs. 31 cr for the years 2021-22 and 2022- 23 respectively on account of sale of fertilizers. It is an appeal to the PACs and FPCs within the State to undertake the business of fertilizers for the benefit of its member farmers.
Shri. Ramesh Shingte
State Co-ordinator (Agri. Input & Training)
Mo. 9420696773
Mr. Sunil Shelar
Software Assistant
Mo. 9404515537
There was a major revolution in agricultural production in the country in the 20th century. However, in the 21st century, recognizing the need to add value to agricultural produce, grow the agro-processing industry and create a marketing chain for agricultural produce, a separate training department has been established by the Corporation in January 2019.
Through this department, for entities viz cooperative societies, farmer producer companies, Women self-help groups, more than 250 training programmes on various topics including high-tech agriculture have been organized, wherein, around 15,000 farmers have been trained in the last five years. The following organizations have associated themselves with the Corporation:-
Three to five days residential trainings have been organized in the State.
MCDC has tie-ups with a total of 45 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) in the State regarding various facilities for training programmes.
The duration of training and fees are as follows:
| Sr.no | Period | Fees including GST (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | One day | Rs.1500/- (Non-Residential) Rs.2000/- (Residential) |
| 2 | Three days | Rs.7080/- (Residential) |
| 3 | Five days | Rs.10,030/- (Residential) |
The training fees Include: Training material, Certificate, Tea, Snacks, Meals, Residence and field visits.
Shri. Digambar Sable
Department Head (Training)
Mo. 9423006928
Shri. Hemant Jagtap
Senior Training officer
Mo. 8275371082
Shri. Mayur Pawar
Training Officer
Mo. 8308320360
Scheme Name :- Jalsamruddhi Machinery Interest Subvention Scheme
Department Name:- Soil and Water Conservation Department
Government decision :- Date 2 January 2018.
Purpose :- The government has implemented the “Jalsamruddhi Machinery Interest Subvention Scheme” to carry out Jalyukt Shivar Abhiyan/ Soil and Water conservation works through educated unemployed youths / Farmer Production Unions / Registered Farmer Groups/Unemployed Cooperative Societies in the state.
Beneficiary Criteria :-
Interest subvention will be given on the maximum loan amount Rs. 17.60 lakh taken under the scheme. Maximum interest subvention amount allowed under the scheme is Rs. 5.90 lakh for the period of five years. Interest subvention will not be allowed above the loan amount Rs. 17.60 lakh by the government.
Under the Jalsamruddhi Machinery Interest Subvention Scheme, an amount of Rs. 13.07 crore has been disbursed to 318 beneficiaries in the state from the year 2018-19 to 2023-24. The details are as follows.
| Sr.no | Year | Grant Disbursed Rs. |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2018-19 | 91,54,523/- |
| 2 | 2019-20 | 2,18,98,091/- |
| 3 | 2020-21 | 94,79,012/- |
| 4 | 2021-22 | 4,90,17,505/- |
| 5 | 2022-23 | 2,05,85,227/- |
| 6 | 2023-24 | 2,05,82,942/- |
| Total | 13,07,17,300/- |
Introduction :-
The Co-operative movement has played a major role in the economic progress of Maharashtra. In the last few years, it has been observed that the process of registration of new co-operative societies and the initiation of new projects of these societies has been very slow. In the backdrop of globalization, privatization and liberalization, it is necessary to implement some projects through cooperatives, considering their objectives and the need to meet the challenges of the times so that farmer members/economically weaker sections can have cost effective and direct transactions with consumers.
The process of empowering 5000 various Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies under Atal Mahapanan Vikas Abhiyan in the State has been going on since 2016. Apart from primary agricultural cooperative society (PACS), marketing, processing, service and other types of cooperatives also need to implement business oriented projects. As mentioned in "Vision 2030" and taking into account the objectives set in the Central Government's Strategy for New India @75 regarding the agricultural sector, it is necessary to start a new scheme for the cooperative societies in the State to generate direct and indirect employment by implementing the business/projects of the cooperative societies.
The Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, working for the development of cooperatives in Maharashtra, has submitted a draft scheme to the government to promote the professionalism of such cooperatives. Based on that, the State government has launched the "Atal Financial Assistant Scheme for Cooperatives" (G.R dated 02.01.2019) to promote the agricultural and agri complementary industries of cooperatives that are helpful in rural development.
At least 50% of the amount to be distributed in each district will be disbursed for agricultural projects and the remaining amount will be disbursed for innovative non-agricultural projects.
Own fund: 12.50%
Loan: 12.50 %
Grant: 75%
Loan Interest rate: 8 %
Loan term: 5 Years
Overall provision for scheme: Rs. 490 Cr
Penalty Interest (for default): 2%
A. State Level Committee -
Chairman - Hon. Minister of Cooperation
Other members - Hon. Cooperation Commissioner, Hon. Agriculture Commissioner, Hon. Director of marketing, Hon. managing Director, Maharashtra State Agriculture Marketing Board, Director ATMA, Chartered Accountant (CA), Non- official Member - 06 (from each revenue department) and Managing Director, MCDC, Pune (Member Secretary)
B. District Level Committee –
Chairman - District Deputy Registrar, Cooperative Society
Other members - Deputy Director Agriculture, Project Director ATMA, General Manager, District Industries centre, Chartered Accountant, Non- official Member – 04
No of proposals approved by State level committee: 1871
Total project cost: Rs. 381 Cr.
Own funds: Rs. 81 Cr.
Loan amount: Rs. 43 Cr.
Grant: Rs. 257 Cr.
Total Loan and Grant: Rs. 300 Cr.
Total: 1871
1. Total proposals: 529
2. Project cost: Rs. 112 Cr.
3. Own fund: Rs. 22 Cr.
4. Loan amount: Rs. 13 Cr.
5. Grant: Rs. 77 Cr.
6. Total Loan and Grant: Rs. 90 Cr.
1. Total proposals: 428
2. Project cost: Rs. 84 Cr.
3. Own fund: Rs. 13 Cr.
4. Loan amount: Rs. 10 Cr.
5. Grant: Rs. 61 Cr.
6. Total Loan and Grant: Rs. 71 Cr.
Government Resolutions / Decisions :-
Maharashtra Coopeartive Development Corporation started Agri Business Growth Cell to implement various schemes for Co-operatives, Farmer Producer Companies and Farmers groups, in the state for starting Agribusiness and also to provide services at reasonable rates.
Providing handholding support to FPOs for SMART, MAGNET and POCRA projects, AIF, PMFME and other project for setting up infrastructure.
Dr. Bhaskar Patil
Marketing Manager
Mo. 9423004796
Shri. Abhay Sarvdnya
Account Assistant
Mo. 9422875083
Government of India announced scheme for Formation and Promotion of 10000 Farmers Producer Companies / Organizations for the total expenditure of Rs.6866 crores.
MCDC has been appointed as a “Cluster Based Business Organization” (CBBO) by NABARD and National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) to implement this scheme in the State. Total 26 FPCs through NABARD and 5 FPOs through NCDC has been alloted to MCDC. A total of 31 Farmer Producer Companies have been established in 11 districts of Satara, Parbhani, Nagpur, Solapur, Kolhapur, Yavatmal, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Bhandara and Chandrapur through the MCDC. Under the guidance of the MCDC and with the cooperation of the District Development Manager of NABARD and the District Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies, the project implementation is underway.
Providing training to Board of Directors / Chief Executive Officers, Member Farmers etc. of companies / organisation, making available Agricultural Inputs (fertilizers, insectisides, seeds) to the members at reasonable price, conducting study tours in the State and outside the State, training and guidance on Marketing of Agril produce, improved varieties, modern technology, warehousing etc.is being organised by MCDC. In addition to this MCDC is assisting the companies to findout new markets, processors, exporters to market the agril produce of member farmers of the FPO/FPC to fetch better price for their agricultural produce.
Under this scheme Rs. 15 lakh grant equity is available to Farmer Producer Companies/organizations. MCDC is giving guidance and follow-up to Farmer Producer Companies / Organisations to avail grant equity. Further under this scheme training and study tours are organized for the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officers of the companies. MCDC has appointed experts in various fields for effecive implementation of scheme and to guide FPCs and FPOs for giving maximum benefits to their member farmers with commercial angle.
The Corporation is expected to implement the project effectively, ensuring that the farmer producer companies operate professionally and provide benefit to their member farmers.
The following experts have been designated at head office for the implementation of this project:
1. Dr. Bhaskar Patil - Agri Marketing
2. Mr. Balwant Dhumal - Crop Husbandry
3. Mr. Sadiq Maneri - Social Mobilization
4. Mrs. Monali Navsakar - MIS
5. Mr. Abhay Sarvagya - Account
Dr. Bhaskar Patil
Marketing Manager
Mo. 9423004796
Shri. Sadik Maneri
Regional Manager
Mo. 8600987807
NABARD has sanctioned a project for Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation, to form, promote, train and hand hold a total of 30 Farmer Producer Companies in the first and second phase. In 2019, five companies were alloted in five districts and in 2020, 25 additional companies were alloted by NABARD for a period of 3 years. At the district level,the companies were formed with the help of NABARD's District Development Manager and District Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies.
Upon the satisfactory performance of the companies in the first three years, there is a provision in the project to get an extension for the next two years. A Project Monitoring and Implementation Committee has been constituted under the Chairmanship of District Development Manager of NABARD to monitor and evaluate the project. District Superintending Agriculture Officer, Project Director, ATMA, District Deputy Registrar, Cooperative Societies, Head, Agril. Science Centre, Lead Bank Manager, Directors of Farmer Producer Company and representative of Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation are the members of the said Committee.
Under the project, companies are receiving Rs.11.44 lakh per company in the initial three years for Registration, CEO salary, preparation of Business Development Plan, Board of Directors training, CEO training, awareness programs for members and incentive to POPI. POPI has to complete the effective training and work of the Farmer Producer Companies in 8 phases (36 months). MCDC has appointed District wise, Farmer Producer Company wise Co-ordinators to coordinate the activities of Farmer Producer Companies established under POPI.
MCDC is working and providing guidance to companies to obtain licenses for Agricultural Input business, e-NAM registration, registration on online platform, Direct Marketing License, Agriculture Produce Market Committee trading license, market linkages with private companies/exporters/processing companies for supply of their agriculture produce, taking advantage of SMART, MAGNET and POCRA projects, connecting F. P. O.s with Consumer Cooperatives, taking advantage of various Government schemes, preparing Business Development Plan etc.
Dr. Bhaskar Patil
Marketing Manager
Mo. 9423004796
Shri. Sadik Maneri
Regional Manager
Mo. 8600987807
Establishing a risk mitigation system is an important factor under SMART projects. At present, there is often no convenient, affordable, and nearby warehousing facility for storing agricultural produce. Therefore, under the SMART project, the objective has been set to provide such a system through primary agricultural cooperatives (PACs). As these co-operatives may lack the technical knowledge of warehouse construction and administrative knowledge of warehouse management, the sub-component "Strengthening of Godown Receipt Scheme" is being implemented for the co-operatives through the Maharashtra Co-operative Development Corporation (MCDC) under the SMART project.
This involves the following key activities:
Implementation of the above sub-components: Applications are being accepted only from Primary Agricultural Co-operative Societies (PACs) based on eligibility criteria in the state.
Under the C2 sub-component of SMART projects, through Maharashtra Cooperative Development Corporation (MCDC) assistance, the aim is to financially empower PACs. Key objectives include:
Under the Warehouse Receipt Strengthening component, warehouses need to be upgraded, potentially involving expansion across five major scenarios:
This component aims to digitize the scheme, moving beyond traditional implementation methods.
Shri. Prashant Chaskar
Agricultural Mortgage Management Services Specialist,
Project Implementation Unit,
MCDC Pune
Mo. 9970364130