The government has nominated four new directors for the Halasiddhanath Cooperative Sugar Factory in Nippani taluk, according to Annasaheb Jolle, the factory’s guide and president of the Belgaum District Central Bank. The appointed officials are Ramesh Narayan Bhivase from Jhatrat village, Sudarshan Mahavir Murabatte from Boj village, Ranjit Subhash Mane from Appachivadi village, and Rajendra Appasaheb Kanade from Kodani village. Speaking at a press conference held at the local factory on Wednesday, Jolle stated that the tenure of these government-appointed directors will last for one year, commencing on August 26.
Jolle confirmed that the factory has completed all necessary arrangements for the sugarcane crushing operations, which will begin immediately upon receiving the government’s order. A meeting of sugar factory owners and officers is scheduled to be held in Belgaum on August 26, presided over by the Chief Minister, and subsequent actions will be taken based on the decisions made during that gathering. The Halasiddhanath factory possesses the capacity to crush 10,500 metric tons of sugarcane daily. Currently, the benefit amount under the accident and death insurance scheme for factory members stands at ₹10 lakh, though this figure is expected to be increased shortly. Additionally, scholarships will be distributed to the children of members and workers.
MLA Shashikala Jolle remarked that the Halasiddhanath Cooperative Sugar Factory is emerging as a model institution in the cooperative sector. She noted that various schemes initiated by the factory have effectively safeguarded the interests of farmers and workers. The new directors were honored during the event. Also present were factory president Jayakumar Khot, directors Malagonda Patil, Appasaheb Jolle, Vishwanath Kamate, Avinash Patil, Mahaling Kothivale, Samit Sasane, Prakash Shinde, Ramesh Patil, Jayavant Bhatle, Shrikant Banne, Pavan Patil, Ravasaheb Farale, Sharad Jangate, Vinayak Patil, Suhas Kadam, Devappa Devkate, Bharat Nasalapure, and Executive Director Appasaheb Shiragave.
