Maharashtra’s extensive coastline, inland water resources, estuaries, creeks, reservoirs, and river systems have supported a vibrant fishing economy for generations. The state’s fishery cooperatives have played a crucial role in organizing traditional fishing communities, improving market access, facilitating collective procurement of equipment, promoting sustainable fishing practices, and enhancing the socio-economic well-being of fisherfolk. Read more about cooperative sector in Maharashtra and Maharashtra Cooperative Sector Data Box here.
From the fishing villages of Mumbai, Palghar, and Sindhudurg to inland fisheries in western Maharashtra, cooperative institutions have helped fishermen overcome challenges related to credit, storage, transportation, marketing, and fluctuating market conditions. Many fishery cooperatives also serve as important community organizations, supporting member welfare, livelihood development, and representation of fishermen’s interests before government agencies and regulatory authorities.
According to the National Cooperative Database, Maharashtra has one of India’s largest networks of fishery cooperatives, reflecting the sector’s importance to coastal and inland livelihoods. Several of these institutions have a long and distinguished history, dating back to the early years of India’s cooperative movement, while newer cooperatives continue to emerge in response to changing economic opportunities and local needs.
The following list highlights some of the leading fishery cooperatives in Maharashtra. These cooperatives represent diverse fishing communities across the state and demonstrate the continuing relevance of the cooperative model in strengthening fisheries, supporting livelihoods, and promoting community-led development.
Together, they illustrate how cooperative institutions can contribute to sustainable fisheries management, value-chain development, income generation, and the empowerment of fishing communities in both coastal and inland regions of Maharashtra.
Top 10 Fishery Co-operatives in Maharashtra
| Serial No. | Name of the Society | Date of Establishment | Address |
| 1. | Krushna Fishries Co.Op Socy Ltd Kasegaon | 1987-08-25 | A.. KASEGAON, TAL. WALWA, DIST. SANGLI |
| 2. | Devgad Fishermens Co-Operative Society Ltd. Devgad | 1950-01-03 | Ward No. 9, Devgad-Jamsande, Town Panchayat, MAHARASHTRA, 416613 |
| 3. | Rajbhoi Fishery Co-Op Socy Ltd Islampur | 2020-12-07 | A/P. WALVA, TAL. WALVA-ISLAMPUR, DIST. SANGLI |
| 4. | The Dongari Chouk Fisharmens Sarvodaya Sahakari Sanstha Maryadit,Dongari Chouk | 1963-08-08 | Mira-Bhayandar (M Cl) – Ward No.1, Mira-Bhayandar, Municipal Corporations, MAHARASHTRA, 401106 |
| 5. | Manori Fishermens Sarvodaya Cooperative Society Limited | 1991-09-02 | MUMBAI |
| 6. | Vasai Sarvodaya Macchimar Sahakari Sanstha Maryadit,Vasai | 1956-12-10 | Select, Vasai-Virar, Municipal Corporations, MAHARASHTRA, 401201 |
| 7. | Madh Machhimar Vividh Karyakari Cooperative Society | 1951-11-24 | MUMBAI |
| 8. | Uttan Macchimar Va Vahatuk Sahakari Sanstha Maryadit, | 1967-01-03 | Select, Thane, Municipal Corporations, MAHARASHTRA, 401106 |
| 9. | Vesava Machhimar Vividh Karyakari Cooperative Society Limited | 1948-01-06 | vesava andheri west mumbai |
| 10 | Shaha Fishers Coop.Soc.Ltd | 1980-10-23 | SHAHA |
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