Date: 2026-05-28Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Shri Murlidhar Mohol chairs the programme on ‘promoting circular economy in sugar sector through formation of Multi-State Cooperative Society’ held at VAMNICOM, Pune
**Executive Summary**
On May 27, 2026, a programme was held at VAMNICOM, Pune, to discuss promoting a circular economy in the sugar sector through a proposed Multi-State Cooperative Society. Chaired by Shri Murlidhar Mohol, the initiative aims to strengthen the rural industrial ecosystem by converting sugar by-products into high-value products and reducing fuel consumption through green energy. The meeting served as a platform for detailed deliberations among 31 cooperative sugar mills from Maharashtra and Karnataka regarding the implementation of this framework.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Proposed Framework and Objectives**
* **Multi-State Cooperative Society (MSCS):** The formation of a new MSCS is proposed to promote a circular economy model within the sugar sector.
* **Value Addition:** The framework aims to create opportunities for converting sugar by-products into high-value products.
* **Sustainability:** The model emphasizes the use of green energy and bio-based chemicals to reduce overall fuel consumption.
* **Ecosystem Strengthening:** The initiative seeks to create an integrated rural industrial ecosystem that is sustainable and farmer-centric.
**Stakeholder Participation and Leadership**
* **Government Oversight:** The programme was organized by the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) under the Ministry of Cooperation’s guidance, aligned with the “Sahkar Se Samriddhi” vision.
* **Regional Representation:** Representatives from approximately 31 cooperative sugar mills across Kolhapur, Solapur, and Sangli (Maharashtra) and Belagavi (Karnataka) participated.
* **Organizational Role:** Indian Potash Limited is the entity envisaging the proposed Multi-State Cooperative Society and presented the initiative’s potential benefits.
**Strategic Implementation**
* **Lead Role for Maharashtra:** Due to its developed cooperative-based infrastructure, Maharashtra is identified as a potential leader in adopting the circular economy model.
* **Addressing Challenges:** Open discussions were held to address the specific queries and concerns of cooperative sugar mills regarding the transition.
**Impact Analysis**
**Cooperative Sugar Mills (Maharashtra and Karnataka)**
**Impact**
Mills will have the opportunity to diversify their revenue streams by converting waste into high-value products and improving energy efficiency through green energy.
**Action Required**
Mill representatives must evaluate the MSCS framework and address operational queries to align their current processes with the proposed circular economy model.
**Indian Potash Limited**
**Impact**
As the envisaging body, they are positioned to lead the structural development of the new Multi-State Cooperative Society.
**Action Required**
They must continue providing technical presentations and addressing sector-specific challenges to facilitate the formation of the society.
**Ministry of Cooperation / NCDC**
**Impact**
The Ministry is responsible for providing the policy guidance and organizational support necessary to strengthen the cooperative ecosystem.
**Action Required**
Maintain continuous engagement with regional stakeholders to give practical shape to the integrated circular economy model.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Cooperation: The primary central ministry leading the initiative to strengthen the cooperative ecosystem and implement circular economy models in the sugar sector.
Sahkar Se Samriddhi: The national vision and guiding initiative aimed at achieving prosperity through cooperatives, under which this program was organized.
National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC): A statutory body under the Ministry of Cooperation that organized the program to promote the formation of multi-state cooperative societies.
Indian Potash Limited (IPL): The key stakeholder envisaging and proposing the formation of a Multi-State Cooperative Society to convert sugar by-products into high-value products.
Maharashtra and Karnataka: The central states where the participating cooperative sugar mills from Kolhapur, Solapur, Sangli, and Belagavi districts are located.
Ministry of Cooperation
Shri Murlidhar Mohol chairs the programme on
‘promoting circular economy in sugar sector
through formation of Multi-State Cooperative
Society’ held at VAMNICOM, Pune
Cooperative Sugar Sector to be Strengthened through
Circular Economy Model under Proposed Multi-State
Cooperative Society Framework
Multi-State Cooperative Society framework will strengthen an
integrated rural industrial ecosystem by creating new
opportunities for converting sugar by-products into high-
value products : Shri Murlidhar Mohol
Posted On: 28 MAY 2026 2:38PM by PIB Delhi
Guided by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of “Sahkar Se Samriddhi” and under
the leadership of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah, the Ministry of
Cooperation is continuously working to strengthen the cooperative ecosystem through innovative,
sustainable and farmer-centric models. In this direction, a programme on “Promoting Circular Economy in
the Sugar Sector through Formation of a Multi-State Cooperative Society” was organised by the Regional
Office, Pune of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC), under the guidance of the
Ministry of Cooperation, at Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management
(VAMNICOM), Pune on 27.05.2026. The programme was chaired by Union Minister of State for
Cooperation and Civil Aviation Shri Murlidhar Mohol. Joint Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation,
Government of India, Shri Raman Kumar, and Managing Director, Indian Potash Limited, Shri Sanjeev
Vedprakash Verma, were also present on the occasion. Chairpersons, Vice-Chairpersons, Managing
Directors and other senior representatives of around 31 cooperative sugar mills from Kolhapur, Solapur
and Sangli districts of Maharashtra and Belagavi district of Karnataka participated in the programme.
During the meeting, detailed deliberations were held on the role of stakeholders in the proposed Multi-
State Cooperative Society being envisaged by Indian Potash Limited.
Addressing the gathering, Shri Murlidhar Mohol said that the objective of the programme was to
understand the national perspective and give practical shape to the progress of cooperative sugar mills
through an integrated circular economy model under the Multi-State Cooperative Society framework. He
stated that the formation of such a society would promote circular economy in the cooperative sugar
sector, create new opportunities for converting by-products into high-value products and strengthen an
integrated rural industrial ecosystem. He further said that the use of green energy and bio-based chemicals
would also help in reducing fuel consumption.Thereafter, the team of Indian Potash Limited made a detailed presentation on the proposed initiative,
highlighting the present challenges of the sugar sector and the potential benefits arising from the formation
of a Multi-State Cooperative Society.
On this occasion, Shri Raman Kumar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India said
that Maharashtra, being a developed cooperative-based State, can play a leading role in successfully
adopting this circular economy model. He appreciated the efforts of the National Cooperative
Development Corporation and other stakeholders in successfully organising the programme. An open
discussion was also held during the programme, in which various queries and concerns of cooperative
sugar mills were addressed.
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