Profile:

Behind every successful society, there is at least one visionary whose dedication and leadership inspire its growth. The same holds true for this Society. Shri Vasantrao Tatyasaheb Mohite, the Founder Chairman of Shri Hanuman Udhyog Samuh, Yalgud, is the guiding force behind the establishment of this co-operative society. With a strong commitment to the welfare of the rural community, he envisioned an organization dedicated to the upliftment of poor and needy people in Yalgud and the surrounding villages.His objective was to provide sustainable and remunerative livelihood opportunities, particularly through bakery, dairy and allied activities, enabling economically weaker sections to improve their standard of living. Under his leadership and vision, the Society was established with the mission of promoting socio-economic development, creating employment opportunities, and improving the quality of life of the rural population.

Yalgud is a rural village in Hatkanangale Taluka of Kolhapur District, Maharashtra, with a population of approximately 9,000. Located about 27 km east of Kolhapur on the Kagal–Ichalkaranji Road, the village lies close to the Maharashtra–Karnataka border and near the left bank of the Dudhaganga River, which forms part of the boundary between the two states. Owing to its location, both Marathi and Kannada are widely spoken by the local population, reflecting the region's rich cultural heritage. The name "Yalgud" is derived from the Kannada language, where "Yal" means seven and "Gud" means hillock. Accordingly, Yalgud literally means "the land of seven hillocks," aptly describing its geographical setting at the foothills of seven small hills.The Dudhaganga River flows approximately 3 km from the village and serves as a major source of irrigation for the agricultural lands of Yalgud. Drinking water is supplied from the Panchaganga River, enabling the village to benefit from the resources of both river systems.Yalgud is also located about 3 km from Hupari, a town renowned across India as the "Silver City" for its traditional silver ornament manufacturing industry. Hupari is especially famous for handcrafted silver jewellery, including anklets and chains, which are marketed throughout India and exported to international markets. Its proximity to Hupari provides additional economic opportunities for the residents of Yalgud and contributes to the region's overall socio-economic development.

 

Establishment of the society 14 July 1967
Registration Number K.P.R./P.R.D.(A) 385

Founder & Chairman
of Sahakar Udyog Samuh, Yalgud

 Sahakar Maharshi Mr. Vasantraoji Tatyasaheb Mohite
Audit class "A" class, since its inception
   
Objects of the society

To aid and provide assets in the form of milk animals to farmers & landless labourers to undertake Dairy  activities  and to improving the quality of life of the rural population. To improve the Dairy  Industry and to increase the  milk production. Also  to  assist  to  increase  agriculture production with an aim to achieve all - round development of the village & its inhabitants.

Membership (with classification)

658\6 "A" Class total, out of which 114 are Producer, 542 are Non-Producer.

A Statement showing the comparative information of the last Six years :

 

SN.

 Particulars 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026
1)
Membership
 663 661 658 656 654 669
2)
Turnover
 473106102 491519093 526113888 518967782 524111700 540822150
3)
Yearly milk collection litre
 1634155 1728734 1774551 1752883 1631948 1680992
4) Staff Members 348 312 305 294 306 297
5)
Branches
 6 6 5 5 5 5

 

Note :-

  • The Society has introduced various welfare amenities and benefits for its employees. It is committed to their well-being and recognizes their contribution to the Society's growth. As part of its employee welfare initiatives, the Society has consistently paid an annual bonus ranging from 20% to 25%, subject to applicable rules and financial performance.

  • The leadership provided by the Founder Chairperson, Shri Vasantrao Mohite, has been instrumental in the growth and success of the Society. His vision, dedication, and commitment have played a significant role in strengthening the co-operative movement in Yalgud and in establishing a well-organized and disciplined co-operative ecosystem. Under his guidance, the various co-operative institutions established within the Yalgud Co-operative Complex have grown into strong and sustainable organizations, contributing significantly to the socio-economic development of the region. Shri Vasantrao Mohite's integrity, discipline, and commitment to ethical values have set a high standard of leadership. His exemplary character and unwavering moral principles continue to inspire members, employees, and stakeholders, and these values are reflected in the transparent, responsible, and service-oriented functioning of the Co-operative Udyog Samuh.

Awards :

Government  of  Maharashtra Agriculture department has awarded  us with a "Krishibhushan" citation and a Gold Medal of "Krishi Shatsanvatsari" alongwith cash prize of Rs.5,001/- in 1985, on hand of the Governor of Maharashtra state in special function at Nagpur.

In  1986, awarded "Late. Vasantrao Naik Pratishthan" at Pusad.

Awarded "Smruti Chinha" by Sahakar Bharati, Pune for valuable work done in Co-operative Sector.

In 1994,  awarded "Sahakar Ratna" award by Certified Auditor Association, Pune.

Awarded "Gulabrao Patil Sahakar Gourav Puraskar" and Rs. 11000/- by Gulabrao  Patil  Lokseva  Vishvastha  Nidhi,  Sangli  and  Zilla  Sahakari  Board,  Sangli  on  21 January  2000  for  valuable  work done in Primary Dudh Utpadak Va Purvatha Sahakari Sanstha.

Awarded "Bharatiya Udyog Ratna" award by Indian Economic Development  and Research  Association,  New  Delhi  in presence  of  Honourable  Shri V. K. Patil, State Minister of Finance Central Government.

Awarded "Sahakar Maharshi Puraskar-2012 " by Government of Maharashtra Department of Co-operative, Marketing, Textile on dated 02 Dec 2012 at Pune with the hand of Hon. K. Shankar Narayanan (Governer,Maharashtra State), Hon.Pruthviraj Chavan (Chief Minister,Maharastra State), Hon.Harshvardhan Patil (Co-op.Minister, MS). This is one of the best award given our co-operative society for its most valuable work done co-operative sector from its establishment.

Awarded "Rotary Samajsewa Puraskar" by Rotary Club & Rotary Samajsewa Kendra, Kolhapur on dated 20 March 2013 at Shahu Smarak Bhavan, Kolhapur with the hand of Hon. Dr.Jorson Fernandes, (Distric Governor 3170) to our Chairman Sahakarmaharshi Vasantrao T. Mohite for the most valuable work done in public sector.

 
Statue of Late Shri. Tatyasaheb Mohite Head Office