Hon'ble Shri. Raosaheb A. Patil
Founder
Friends...
Please accept my heart-felt gratitude for all the love-honour-respect... you have bestowed upon me. Many adjectives are being used with my name, but they are all due to the support, hard work, dedication of hundreds of people, in all the endeavors of the Sahakari. The credit must go to all of them. When people touch my feet, as a mark of respect, I just forward itto the ALLMIGHTY.
I remember with reverence my parents, elders in the family who brought me up; every member of my family who have shared my pleasures and sorrows; my teachers who shaped me; hundreds of leaders in all walks of life from whom I learnt much; thousands of people who have supported our projects and undertakings; and of course the spiritual gurus who have blessed me; and may I add, the people who opposed me, because they kept me always on my toes.
I remember with reverence my parents, elders in the family who brought me up; every member of my family who have shared my pleasures and sorrows; my teachers who shaped me; hundreds of leaders in all walks of life from whom I learnt much; thousands of people who have supported our projects and undertakings; and of course the spiritual gurus who have blessed me; and may I add, the people who opposed me, because they kept me always on my toes.
My life has been an eternal struggle, and yet I have enjoyed it. I wish to live like a lion for a few years rather than like a turtle for centuries. I had many health problems, infact death encounters. I had the privilege of having the best medical treatment. I am grateful to all the doctors and hospital staff who have treated me. I beleive, the strong willpower to live, and the good wishes of my well-wishers have made me live so long.
I dreamt of many things: a co-operative financial institution, provision of employment opportunities to rural poor, an ideal educational institution, an industry, a multi speciality hospital and so on. Most of them have come true. I had moments of success and failure, and I learnt a lot from failures. I had some bitter experiences too, but at the end of it all, I have no complaints and no regrets. I am a contented man. I hope, trust and request you all, to shower your blessings on Arihant Pariwar and keep it's flag flying high and high.
Thank you all
If you make the commitment, we'll make it happen!
"Sahakar Ratna"Raosaheb Annasaheb Patil
Founder chairman : Shri Arihant Credit Souhard Sahakari Ltd. Borgaon which is operating with its 39+1branches.
Founder : Shri Arihant Sahakari Javali Girani Ni. Borgaon.
Founder : Prathamik Krishi Pattin Sahakari Sangh,Ni. Borgaon.
Founder : Shri Arihant halu utpadakar sahakari sangh Ni, Borgaon.
Founder : Arihant Rural development society Ltd. Borgaon.
President : Dakshin Bharat Jain Sabha.
Chairman : Om Sugars Ltd; Jainapur. Teh. Chikkodi, Dist. Belgavi.
Chairman : Karnataka state credit Co.op. societies Asso. Bangaluru.
Chairman : Sahakar Bharati Belgavi.
President : Shri 1008 Parshwnath Digambar Jain Adisagar Atishay Kshetra Jain Gumpha, Borgaon.
Chairman : Development committee: Acharya Deshbhushan Ayurvedic Medical College, Bedkihal.
Director : Bahubali Engineering College, Shravanabelgola.
Awards
- 'SAHAKAR RATNA' by Govt. of Karnataka.
- 'All India Sahakar Bhartiy, Delhi', for Social Connectivity.
- 'PRIDE OF JAIN' byJITO.
- 'SAMAJ RATNA' and 'SHRAVAK RATNA' by Karmyogi, Charukirti
- Bhattaraka Mahaswamaji, Shravanabelgola.
Achievements/Awards/Recognitions (in chronological order)
- Member, Gram Panchayat Borgaon 1967 to 75.
- Established -Founder President, Shri Vardhaman Halu Utpadakar Sahakari Sangh Ltd, Borgaon 1975.
- Established-Founder, Borgaon Vyavsay Seva Sahakari Sangh, Borgaon. 1976 (The Sangh has been Recognised as 'The Best Managed Co-op Society in Karnataka.)
- Member, Taluka Development Board, Chikodi. 1978 to 1983.
- Member, The Board of Director, The Panchaganga Sahakari Sakhar Karakhana, Ichalakarnji Maharashtra. 1978 to 89
- Member, Karnataka State Recruitment Committee (Judicial Dept) 1988 to 89.
- Established-Founder, Shri Arihant Co-op Credit Society Ltd, Borgaon.(later renamed as Shri Arihant Credit Souhard Sahakari Ltd,) was established 1990. Dada has been the president till today. Sahakari organised a grand 'Silver Jubilee' function. It has 26 Branches spread over seven districts of Karnataka.
- World Bank Sanctioned Rs 1.35 Crore to' Borgaon Drinking water supply Schemel for pipeline and purifications plant Under the president ship of Dada, the scheme was completed and handed over to Grama Panchayat in the 2000.
- 1998 to 2001 Nominated as Expert advisor1 to All India Tobacco Board, Guntur (AP) by Ministry of Commerce, Govt of India.
- 2001 under Dada's leadership, Panchakalyan Pratishta Mahamahotsav was organised, in Borgaon.
- Founder, 'Shri Arihant Rural Development Society Bogaon Which started Arihant Marathi Medium Convent School (Primary & Secondary) 2001.
- 2002 Elected to 'Dakshin Bharat Jain Sabha' and worked as Vice-President for one term (Byear). Dada was elected unanimously as president for 2 terms. Sabha has achieved enormous progress in his tenure.
- 2003 Elected to 'Karnataka Jain Association Bangalore.
- Shri 1008 Parshwanath Digambar Jain Mandir, Atishay Kshetra (Jain Gunpha) Borgaon was renovated in 2002 and new construction were taken up under Dada's President ship. The work started in 2002 and still continues.
- 2004 'Karnataka Vichar Vedike & cultural Academy Bangaluru 'recognised Dada's work in the field of rural development and honoured him with 'Buddha Shanti' award.
- Worked as vice-president of Karnataka State Co-op Societies Association' from 2005 to 2009 Dada has been the president from 2009 till today.
- Working as vice-president of "Akhil Bharteey Sahakar Bharati, Delhi in Belgaum district from 2005.
- 2008 R.A.Patil Industrial Training Institute' was started (by Shri Arihant Rural Development Society Borgaon) in Borgaon Dada has been the motivating force and also the president.
- 2008 '55th All India Co-operative Week' was organised at Shivmogga,from 14-11-2008 to 20-11-2008.
- Shri Arihant Credit Souahrd Sahakari Borgaon was adjudged The Best Souahrd Sahakari' by Karnataka Sahakar Mahamandal, Bengaluru. During the inaugural function on 14-11-2008 Shri Laxman Savadi Minister for cooperation Govt of Karnataka given away the certificate of merit.
- Govt of Karnataka, recognising the multifarious activities and progress achieved by Dada, in the field of education, Co-op sector, Social work, creation of job opportunities, banking etc, felicitated him by giving "Sahakar Ratna" award Shri B.S.Yadiyurappa, Chief Minister of Karnataka honoured Dada, on 20-11-2008 during the valedictory function by giving 'Golden Medal' & Cheque of Rs. 50,000/- Ministers Shri Laxman Savadi, Shri K.s.Ishwarappa Planning commission president Shri D.H. Shankarmurti,Shri G.T.Devegouda were also present.
- 2009 Nominated to the Board of Directors of Bahubali College of Engineering, Shravanbelgol.(12-2- 2009)
- 2009 Taking into account Dada's role (in different capacities) for the progress of the Jain Community. Swastishri Karmayogi, Charukeerti Bhattarak Pattachary Swamigalu, Jain Math Shravanabelgol honoured him with "Samaj Ratna "award on 17-2-2009
- 2009 The Economic Group Societies of Indian, Delhi "felicitated Dada with " Rashtriya Vikas Ratna" award on 15-7-2009.
- 2014 considering Dada's contribution in co-operative, education, industry, rural progress sector, "Business Express Shree Foundation, Pune," Maharashtra, Conferred on him " Shree Puraskar 2013" award on 21-8-2014
- 2015 on the eve ofDada s 72nd birth anniversary, Jagadguru Swasthishri Charukeerthi Bhattaraka Mahaswamigalu Sheavanbelgol honoured him "Sharavak Ratna" award
- 2015 "Veer Foundation Trust, Delhi" blessed by Ganini Aryika Dnanamati Mataji, honoured Dada by giving him the prestigious "Ganini Aryika Shri Dnanamati Award" at the hands of Peethadheesh Swastishri Ravindrakeerti Swamiji and Poojya Shri Chandanamati Mataji at Mangi Tungi (District Nasik, Maharashtra)
- 2015-16 Under the able guidance of Dada, Shri 1008 Parshwanth Digambar Jain Mandir (Chikka Basadi) was totally re built. Panchakalyan Pratishtha Mahamahotsav was lavishly organised. Dada is not an individual but an institution and a source of inspiration. He has a magnetic and mercurial personality. His leadership qualities and organising capacity are second to none. We feel, words are insufficient, or to be honest, we are unable understand and describe his personality and his contribution to the well-fare of the society.
