Jaysinh Shankarrao Mohite-Patil Jaysinh Shankarrao Mohite-Patil alias Bal Dada, he is a very respected cooperative leader. He has worked extensively for the development of his home town Akluj in Maharashtra. He is also credited for turning Akluj into one of the sought after tourist destinations. He is well known for his management skills and is highly acclaimed for his organizational skills. A Man of his word Bal Dada is responsible for turning the taluka of Malshiras into a development hub with many Sugar Factories, Spinning Mill’s, and Cooperative Credit Societies running successfully under his guidance. Thanks to the untiring efforts of visionary cooperative leader Shankarrao Mohite-Patil, Akluj is home to a large sugar factory of crushing capacity 6000 MT per day. The Sahakar Maharshi Shankarrao Mohite-Patil Cooperative Sugar Factory is the pride of Akluj and is driving the economical growth in the region. Recognising his contribution to the society he has been credited with many awards most notably he has been honoured with “Best Citizen of India” Award and the “Niryat Ratna Award”. Post held till date: Chairman of Shankarrao Mohite-Patil Co-operative Spinning Mill Ltd. Founder president of Pratap-Krida Mandal. Chairman of Sahakar Maharshi Shankarrao Mohite-Patil Cooperative Sugar Factory. President of Shikshan Prasarak Mandal, Akluj. Founder-Chairman of Sumitra Cooperative Credit Society This Society is the second largest cooperative credit society in Maharashtra with deposits to the tune of Rs.175 crore.