Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Darekar Seeks Joint Effort to Revive Maharashtra Cooperative Union
Pravin Darekar wants Maharashtra’s cooperative union to become a stronger place for learning and training.
He said the union had struggled because it did not have enough skilled trainers.
Delayed salaries also affected its work.
An expert group will help improve the training programmes.
Trainers may receive special courses and payments for their work.
Thirteen training centres received financial support from the Mumbai District Central Cooperative Bank.
The union also plans online training, new staff and large building projects.
Darekar said everyone must work together to make the union strong within one or two years.
Pravin Darekar urged members and office-bearers to jointly strengthen the Maharashtra State Cooperative Union.
He said shortages of skilled trainers and delayed salaries had weakened the union’s training quality.
An expert panel has been formed, while trainers will receive specialised programmes and appropriate honorariums.
Thirteen training centres received Rs 25 lakh from the Mumbai District Central Cooperative Bank, with online training planned across 13 centres and 30 boards.
The union is clearing salary arrears, recruiting 110 employees and pursuing infrastructure projects including a 14-storey Sahakar Bhavan.
- Who
- Maharashtra State Cooperative Union Chairman and BJP group leader Pravin Darekar, along with union members and office-bearers.
- What
- Darekar called for collective efforts to revive the union as a cooperative-sector education and training institution.
- When
- At the union’s 108th annual general meeting; the article does not provide a date.
- Where
- At the Maharashtra State Cooperative Union’s annual general meeting; the venue is not specified.
- Why
- To improve training quality, address staff and salary problems, increase revenue and strengthen the cooperative sector.
- Organisation
- Maharashtra State Cooperative Union
- Meeting
- 108th annual general meeting
- Training centres supported
- 13 centres received Rs 25 lakh from the Mumbai District Central Cooperative Bank
- Planned staffing
- Recruitment of 110 employees
- Planned training
- Online training across 13 centres and 30 boards
- Major project
- A 14-storey Sahakar Bhavan at Pratiksha Nagar
- Education fund
- A decision on the pending state government fund was expected within a month