We need more than hope to create progress and
meaningful change we need a way forward.
Change requires not only a vision of the way life can be, but an understanding of the partnerships, processes, long-term planning, and resources needed to make social and economic transformation possible.
We start at the local level by listening carefully and working to understand what individual communities
While our vision is aspirational, our mission is focused, community-powered and process-driven. We support
While we help shape and prioritize realistic goals, and provide a range of support during implementation- we
Sakal Media Group has always had a policy of providing its readers with up-to-date knowledge in all fields from local to global affairs, information and entertainment, education and social. Sakal Prakashan has succeeded in making these books available through all the offices of "Sakal" as well as through major vendors in Maharashtra.
Agrowon Agrotech has established itself as a household name in nook and corners of Maharashtra and has now forayed into the agribusiness sector with a purpose of empowering the marginalized farmer, by providing him the necessary tools to become financially resilient. To this end, Agrowon has structured its business on three concepts – AGRICULTURE, RURAL AND DIGITAL.
Abhijit Pawar is the Chairman of AP Globale (APG) and Managing Director of Sakal Media Group as well as the Founder and Chairman of the Delivering Change Foundation (DCF).
He shares the belief that companies should be driven with the purpose to make a difference for the larger good. Therefore, Abhijit created SIMACES. SIMACES stands for Skilling & Education, Impact Funding, Media, Advisory & Consulting, Community Transformation, Events and Special Projects/ SPVs.
Abhijit Pawar launched Agrowon, the first ever daily devoted to Agriculture in 2005. Agrowon is a 16-page tabloid published in Marathi.
He has been an Executive Committee Member of Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA). Abhijit is a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), an international peer network of chief executives and business leaders. He has also been bestowed by Young Presidents Organisation - World Presidents Organisations (YPO-WPO), with the first Global Impact Legacy Honour in 2016 for his transformational efforts in the field of women empowerment.
Uday Jadhav resumes his second stint with Sakal Media Group (SMG), this time as the group CEO.
Uday has over 20 years of experience in Business Strategy, Sales & Marketing, Revenue Generation, Solutions and Operations Management.
In a 19-year long stint with SMG, Uday had previously served the group as Director – Corporate Development before working with Real Estate Industry, where he was responsible for Business expansion, Media Management and Service Development.
In his current role, Uday leads the strategic initiatives and drives the growth plans for the organisation.
Uday is an MBA from Shahu Institute, Kolhapur.
“Our aim is to provide accurate and timely information to the farmers, to supply the required materials, to create a post-harvest commercial approach for better harvesting.”