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Durga Mahadeo Gawande & Prashant Wankhade to Be Honoured for Excellence in Cooperative Banking & Credit Services

Yavatmal [Maharashtra], September 03: Mrs. Durga Mahadeo Gawande and Mr. Prashant Wankhade of Rajmata Jijau Nagari Sahakari Patsanstha Maryadit, Shrirampur, are set to be honoured with the prestigious Maharashtra Udyog Bhushan Puraskar 2026 in the category of “Excellence in Cooperative Banking & Credit Services.” The recognition acknowledges their contribution to the cooperative banking and credit services sector and highlights the importance of cooperative financial institutions in supporting local communities and economic development.

Reseal.in Presents Maharashtra Udyog Bhushan Puraskar 2026, a distinguished platform created to recognise entrepreneurs, professionals, institutions and organisations for their achievements, leadership and contributions across diverse sectors. The prestigious award ceremony will take place on 30 August 2026 at Hyatt, Pune.

Renowned Indian Film Actor Mr. Jitendra Joshi will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest, adding further prominence to the celebration.

Recognising Excellence in Cooperative Financial Services

Cooperative banking and credit institutions play an important role in making financial services accessible to individuals, small businesses and communities. By focusing on member-oriented services and local financial requirements, cooperative institutions contribute to financial inclusion and economic participation.

Rajmata Jijau Nagari Sahakari Patsanstha Maryadit, Shrirampur, represents this cooperative approach to financial services. The institution’s recognition under the category of Excellence in Cooperative Banking & Credit Services highlights the significance of professionally managed cooperative organisations in Maharashtra’s financial ecosystem.

Leadership and Professional Contribution

Mrs. Durga Mahadeo Gawande serves as Vice President, while Mr. Prashant Wankhade serves as Chief Executive Officer of the institution. Their respective leadership responsibilities contribute to the institution’s administration, operations and continued focus on cooperative financial services.

Effective leadership in the cooperative banking sector requires a strong understanding of financial services, member requirements, operational management and responsible institutional development. The recognition at Maharashtra Udyog Bhushan Puraskar 2026 acknowledges their professional contribution to this field.

Their honour also reflects the importance of teamwork and leadership in strengthening cooperative institutions and enabling them to respond effectively to the financial needs of their members.

Strengthening the Cooperative Sector

Maharashtra has a strong history of cooperative institutions contributing to agriculture, banking, credit, rural development and local economic activity. Cooperative financial organisations have traditionally served as important channels for providing financial support to communities and encouraging economic participation.

In this context, institutions such as Rajmata Jijau Nagari Sahakari Patsanstha Maryadit have an important role in serving their members and supporting local financial requirements.

The recognition of Mrs. Gawande and Mr. Wankhade highlights the contribution of cooperative leadership to Maharashtra’s broader financial services landscape.

Commitment to Professional Excellence

Modern financial institutions must focus on professionalism, efficient administration, responsible financial practices and customer-oriented services. Cooperative organisations, in particular, must balance institutional growth with the interests and requirements of their members.

The Excellence in Cooperative Banking & Credit Services award recognises the professional efforts associated with Mrs. Durga Mahadeo Gawande and Mr. Prashant Wankhade and provides encouragement for continued excellence in cooperative financial services.

The honour also underlines the value of experienced leadership and institutional commitment in strengthening the cooperative banking ecosystem.

Maharashtra Udyog Bhushan Puraskar 2026

The Maharashtra Udyog Bhushan Puraskar 2026 covers a wide range of sectors, including Health Care & Medical Services, Manufacturing, Information Technology (IT), Construction & Infrastructure, Retail & E-Commerce, Hospitality & Tourism, Real Estate & Property Development, Financial Services & Banking, Insurance Services, Education & Training, Logistics & Supply Chain, Agriculture & Agribusiness, Energy, Power & Utilities, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology, Food & Beverage, Media, Advertising & Marketing, Telecommunications, and Automotive & Transportation.

Through these diverse categories, the awards seek to celebrate the achievements of professionals, institutions and enterprises contributing to Maharashtra’s economic and social development.

Distinguished Association and Organisation

The event is being organised in association with Raj Construction, Samacharwani News, Department of GST, Government of Maharashtra, MSME, UCO Bank, HR Polis and Namrata Advertising.

Mr. Rajaprasad Choudhary, Director, is associated with the event as the Associate Partner.

The award ceremony is being organised by Mr. Sudhir Kumar Pathade, Indian Film Producer, Founder & CEO of Reseal.in (Sure Me Multipurpose Pvt. Ltd.), bringing together accomplished individuals and organisations from different sectors on a common platform.

A Significant Recognition

For Mrs. Durga Mahadeo Gawande and Mr. Prashant Wankhade, this recognition represents an important professional milestone. Their honour under the category of Excellence in Cooperative Banking & Credit Services acknowledges their leadership roles and contribution to the cooperative financial services sector.

The prestigious ceremony at Hyatt, Pune, on 30 August 2026 will provide an opportunity to celebrate their achievement alongside entrepreneurs, professionals, industrialists and leaders from across Maharashtra.

The recognition of Mrs. Durga Mahadeo Gawande, Vice President, and Mr. Prashant Wankhade, Chief Executive Officer, Rajmata Jijau Nagari Sahakari Patsanstha Maryadit, Shrirampur, reflects the continuing importance of cooperative banking and credit institutions in Maharashtra’s financial ecosystem and marks a notable milestone in their professional journey..

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