An eminent industrialist, Mr. Prafulla Shirgaokar has over 37 years of experience in the Sugar Industry. He has completed a Masters Degree in the field of Science.

He has keen interest in the administration and cane development activities of the organization. He has developed the Ugar Niravari Scheme and is the Chairman of the Ugar Niravari Sangh.The Ugar Niravari Sangh is currently the largest cooperative irrigation scheme in the country. Additional responsibilities include strategy of the group and purchase & stores optimization.