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Atharva Deore, an 18-year-old resident of Jalna, Maharashtra, has been nominated as Advisory Director of Gaurishankar Nagri Sahakari Patsanstha, Maryadit, Jalna, making him the youngest advisory director in India’s cooperative sector.
The nomination, which took effect on March 11, 2026, breaks the previous record held by Swati, aged 21, as reported by the Times of India.
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- Gaurishankar Nagri Shakari Patsanstha Maryadit, Jalna. Official Appointment Letter — www.instagram.com, 11th March 2026
- Atharva Deore. I am honoured to share that I have been appointed as the Advisory Director of Gaurishankar Nagari Sahakari Patsanstha Maryadit, Jalna, creating history as the youngest Advisory Director and Board… — LinkedIn, 11th March 2026
- Instagram — www.instagram.com, 11th March 2026
- Atharva Deore. A news article published on Wikinews highlights my appointment as the youngest Advisory Director in the history of India’s cooperative sector. This recognition marks a historic milestone as I… — LinkedIn, 15th March 2026
