KAKASAHEB CHITALE FOUNDATION

About US

Our Vision

  • Accommodation: Establishing and maintaining hostels/boarding houses, providing free boarding and lodging.
  • Education: Providing and promoting education at all levels, establishing related infrastructure.
  • Institutions: Establishing and running various institutions like schools, colleges, hospitals, research centers, etc.
  • Poverty Relief: Providing assistance for livelihood, disaster relief, nutrition, and rural development schemes.
  • Entrepreneurship: Promoting entrepreneurship and innovation.
  • Healthcare Facilities: Establishing and running hospitals, dispensaries, clinics, etc.
  • Agricultural Development: Promoting projects for processing and preserving agricultural produce to improve livelihoods.
  • Environmental Balance: Maintaining environmental cleanliness and promoting water and energy saving approaches.
  • Sustainable Development: Working towards poverty eradication, education, gender equality, health, and environmental sustainability.
  • Government Programs: Participating in government programs related to education, health, environment, etc., promoting peace and brotherhood.
  • Medical Aid: Providing various medical services, including check-ups, vaccinations, surgeries, and establishing hospitals, blood banks, etc.
  • Rural Upliftment: Improving rural livelihoods through education, health support, employment, and socio-economic development.

Dattatraya Alias Kakasaheb Bhaskar Chitale

Date of Birth: March 10, 1942

Education: D.M.E. (Diploma in Mechanical Engineering)

Overview

Kakasaheb Chitale is a pioneer in dairy farming and agricultural development in the remote villages of Bhilwadi. His contributions span introducing modern technology, improving livestock management, promoting organized agriculture, and engaging in social work.

Achievements and Experiences

Dairy Innovation

Introduced the first milk packaging machine using plastic pouches in India (Prepack, a French electromechanical machine). Successfully adapted and operated this advanced technology in challenging Indian conditions, developing the necessary infrastructure (electricity, compressed air, and film handling).

Agricultural Development

Worked with farmers to improve horticultural crop production (bananas, papayas, grapes, and vegetables). Serves as President of the Bhilwadi Grape Growers Co-op Society, promoting organized marketing to ensure fair prices and maximize benefits for small farmers by connecting them directly to the Mumbai market.

Social Work

Actively involved in community development in Bhilwadi. Instrumental in establishing the Giants social movement in the village and served as President of Giants International Federation 2A. Holds leadership positions in the Public Library, Bhilwadi, and the Bhilwadi Educational Institute.

Livestock Improvement

Since 1965, provided high-milk-yielding buffaloes (Mehsana and Munha breeds) to local farmers with subsidies and interest-free loans. Traveled to Mehsana and Rohtak to study best practices in buffalo management and breeding, knowledge that continues to benefit local farmers.

Positions and Roles

  • Trustee of Bhilwadi Educational Institute
  • Chairman of Bhilwadi Public Library
  • Founding Chairman of Bhilwadi Grape Grower Co-op Society
  • Honorable Director of Women’s & Children Welfare Trust
  • On the Honorable Board of Giants International, an NGO

Awards and Honors

  • “Giant’s Ratna” award by Giants International
  • “Bhilwadi Bhushan” award
  • “R. R. (Aaba) Patil Pratishthan” for social work
  • Important role in the Chitale Dairy Industry, which has received four national awards

Team members