Vivek Bipindada Kolhe has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Indian Farmers Fertilizer Co-op Ltd (IFFCO), representing the states of Maharashtra, Telangana, and Goa. Currently, Kolhe is serving as the Chairman of the Sahkar Maharshi Shankarao Kolhe Co-operative Sugar Factory.
Kolhe’s appointment comes following the 15th RGB elections held on May 9, 2024, where he emerged as one of the 21 candidates selected for the prestigious position. These elections witnessed active participation from members of over 36,000 cooperative societies, reflecting the widespread engagement and interest in agricultural cooperatives across the nation.
Dileep Sanghani and Balvir Singh were also re-elected during the process, retaining their positions as Chairman and Vice Chairman of IFFCO, respectively.