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District Cooperative Federations form an important link between state-level cooperative institutions and grassroots cooperative societies. According to the central registrar of cooperative societies, Govt. of India, Maharashtra has 138 district cooperative federations operating across various sectors. These federations support member cooperatives through coordination, capacity building, representation, business development, and policy implementation, helping strengthen the state’s extensive cooperative network and promoting cooperative-led economic development at the district level. Find out more about the state cooperative here at Cooperative Sector in Maharashtra and Maharashtra Cooperative Sector Data Box. Sr NoFederation NameDistrictSectorFunctional StatusTotal Number of Members1Akola Zilha Dudh Utpadak Sahakari Sangh Ltd. AkolaAKOLADairy CooperativeFunctional242Akola Zilha Majur…

State level cooperative federations in Maharashtra serve as apex bodies that guide, regulate, and support district- and local-level cooperative societies across various sectors. These federations are vital to the state’s agricultural, financial, and industrial framework. Here is a list of 16 state level federations operating in Maharashtra. Find out more about the state cooperative here at Cooperative Sector in Maharashtra and Maharashtra Cooperative Sector Data Box. Sr No.Federation NameDistrictSectorFunctional StatusTotal Number Of Members1Maharashtra Rajya Sahakari Sangha LtdPUNEEducational &Training CooperativesFunctional46562Maharashtra Rajya Sahkari Audyogik Vasahat Federation Ltd SangliSANGLIAgro Processing / Industrial CooperativeFunctional1143Maharashtra Rajya Shakari Patsanstha FedretionPUNECredit &Thrift SocietyFunctional38414Maharashtra State Bhujal Fishery Co.Op.…

Content: Maharashtra Cooperative Sector Data and Profile: Maharashtra hosts India’s largest and most diversified cooperative ecosystem. While the state is nationally known for its sugar cooperatives, the actual figures reveal that housing cooperatives form the largest segment of the movement, accounting for more than half of all cooperative societies. The state also has one of the country’s strongest networks of PACS, cooperative banks, dairy societies, credit institutions, and multi-state cooperatives, making it a benchmark for cooperative development and governance in India. As per the central government data: Maharashtra Cooperative Sector: Key Statistics Cooperative Sector at a Glance Sl. No.DescriptionNumber of…

Cooperative Sector in Maharashtra: India’s Largest Cooperative Ecosystem Maharashtra occupies a unique position in India’s cooperative movement. Widely regarded as one of the pioneers of cooperative development in the country, the state has built an extensive network of farmer-owned, member-driven institutions that have played a transformative role in agriculture, rural finance, housing, dairy development, industrialization, and local economic growth. Over the decades, cooperatives have become deeply integrated into Maharashtra’s socio-economic landscape. From sugar factories and dairy unions to cooperative banks, housing societies, credit institutions, and marketing federations, the movement has shaped livelihoods, strengthened local economies, and contributed significantly to rural…

Shimla: Signing of three MoUs between the Government of Himachal Pradesh and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) on Monday marks more than a routine administrative development—it signals a structural shift in the state’s dairy economy. On behalf of the state government, Secretary Animal Husbandry Ritesh Chauhan and Managing Director of the Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Milk Producers Federation (Milkfed) Abhishek Verma signed the agreements, while Chairman of NDDB Dr. Meenesh Shah signed on behalf of the Board. Signed in the presence of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the agreements span institutional strengthening, infrastructure expansion, and digital transformation. Taken together, they reflect a coordinated…

New Delhi, February 23, 2026 — Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Monday interacted with the ‘Sarathis’ of Bharat Taxi in the national capital, positioning the newly launched platform as a large-scale cooperative intervention in India’s urban mobility sector. The interaction focused on ownership, profit-sharing, transparency, and welfare mechanisms for drivers—referred to as ‘Sarathis’—under the Bharat Taxi framework. The initiative has been structured as a cooperative model aimed at ensuring that drivers retain both operational control and financial stake in the enterprise. Cooperative Ownership Model at the Core Addressing the gathering, Shah emphasized that those who…

Anand / New Delhi – February 20, 2026: In a decisive step toward AI-enabled rural empowerment, India’s largest dairy cooperative has launched an artificial intelligence platform — AmulAI — anchored by a digital assistant named Sarlaben, aimed at transforming information access and productivity for more than 36 lakh milk producers in Gujarat. The initiative, referenced by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, exemplifies how AI can be blended with cooperative structures to deepen inclusive growth. Why Sarlaben Matters to Dairy Cooperatives? Unlike traditional one-off advisory services, Sarlaben is designed as a…

A two-day national-level workshop and review meeting on strengthening the cooperative sector was held in Udaipur, Rajasthan, on 8–9 January 2026. The event focused on assessing ongoing cooperative reforms and advancing the vision of “Sahkar se Samriddhi” to promote inclusive growth and rural prosperity. Organised by the Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India, the workshop brought together senior officials from States and Union Territories, including Secretaries and Registrars of Cooperative Societies, along with representatives of key cooperative institutions. The workshop was inaugurated by Dr. Ashish Kumar Bhutani, Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation, in the presence of senior officers and dignitaries. Smt.…

The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has decided to permit eligible applicants from National and State Level Cooperative Federations to apply for Board-level posts in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) under the “Private Category”, subject to fulfillment of applicable eligibility conditions. A communication in this regard was issued by the Ministry of Cooperation to 18 National Cooperative Federations, based on the letter received from PESB. According to the letter, the decision applies to applicants only from National and State Level Cooperative Federations who meet prescribed eligibility norms. The move is expected to expand the talent pool for CPSE board positions…

Hoshiarpur, Punjab — At the heart of four villages in Hoshiarpur District — Lambra, Beron Kangri, Dudiana Kalan and Baggewal — a rural cooperative founded more than a century ago stands as a testament to the enduring potential of grassroots institutions in driving inclusive development. The Lambra Kangri Multipurpose Cooperative Service Society Ltd., originally registered on 27 July 1920 with just 11 members, has grown over 102 years into a vibrant multipurpose cooperative with a membership base of 1,877 adult members, serving a population of 3,724 across 777 households. Under the stewardship of Jaswinder Singh Saini, Secretary and Project Manager,…