Multipurpose Cooperative Societies represent one of the most versatile and community-oriented segments of Maharashtra’s cooperative sector. Designed to address multiple socio-economic needs through a single institutional framework, these cooperatives typically engage in a range of activities including agriculture, self-employment promotion, rural services, skill development, marketing, social welfare, tourism, and livelihood generation. Their flexibility allows them to respond to local needs while promoting collective action and community participation.
In recent years, multipurpose cooperatives have gained renewed importance as instruments for rural entrepreneurship, employment generation, and inclusive development. Many of these societies have been established by groups of educated unemployed youth, farmers, women, and local entrepreneurs seeking to create sustainable livelihood opportunities through cooperative enterprise. Several have also expanded their activities beyond traditional agriculture to include rural tourism, social services, community development initiatives, and value-added economic activities.
The following list highlights some of the leading multipurpose cooperative societies in Maharashtra. These institutions reflect the evolving nature of the cooperative movement in Maharashtra and demonstrate how cooperative principles continue to support innovation, self-reliance, and grassroots development across rural communities. Through collective ownership and democratic governance, multipurpose cooperatives are emerging as important vehicles for local economic growth and social empowerment in the state. Read more about cooperative sector in Maharashtra and Maharashtra Cooperative Sector Data Box here.
Top 10 Multipurpose Cooperatives in Maharashtra
| Serial No. | Name Of The Bank | Date Of Establishment | Address |
| 1. | Disha Bahuudheshiya Sarv Sadharan Sahakari Sanstha Mdt Somnala | 2021-10-01 | Somanala Bk., Somnala[Bu], Pauni, Bhandara, Maharashtra, 441910 |
| 2. | Samrudhi Bahudheshya Sushikshit Berojgar Seva Sahkari Sanstha Maryadit Khamari Buti | 2020-10-06 | Khamari, Khamari/Buti., Bhandara, Bhandara, Maharashtra, 441915 |
| 3. | Durge Svamrojgar Seva Sahakari Sanstha Ltd.Gudhe | 2004-08-23 | Gudhe, Ghudhe, Shirala, Sangli, Maharashtra, 415408 |
| 4. | Namdevrao Bahudheshya Sushikshit Berojgar Seva Sahkari Sanstha Maryadit Matora | 2020-10-06 | Matora, Matora, Bhandara, Bhandara, Maharashtra, 441915 |
| 5. | Ganesh Syamrojgar Seva Sahakari Sanstha Ltd.Mangale | 2010-03-03 | Mangle, Mangle, Shirala, Sangli, Maharashtra, 415412 |
| 6. | Shri Jyotirling Bahuudeshiy Samajik Seva Sahakari Sanstha Ltd. Biur | 2018-10-15 | Biur, Biur, Shirala, Sangli, Maharashtra, 415408 |
| 7. | Bhairavnath Abhinav Sahakari Sanstha Ltd. Bhatwadi | 2019-09-04 | Bhatwadi, Bhatwadi, Shirala, Sangli, Maharashtra, 415408 |
| 8. | Hindkesari Pai Ganapatrao Aandalkar Abhinav Sahakari Sanstha Ltd.Bilashi | 2019-08-09 | Bilashi, Bilashi, Shirala, Sangli, Maharashtra, 415408 |
| 9. | Shri Vakeshawar Bahuudeshiy Samajik Seva Sahakari Sanstha Ltd.Vakurde Budruk | 2018-10-22 | Wakurde Bk, Wakurde Bk, Shirala, Sangli, Maharashtra, 415408 |
| 10. | Renuka Mata Krushi Paryatan Sahakari Sanstha Ltd. Kalundre | 2022-06-27 | Kalundre, Kalundre, Shirala, Sangli, Maharashtra, 415408 |
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