Pune, Aug. 16 -- The Maharashtra NGO Development Association (MNDA) will hold its state-level convention in Pune on August 19.

The day-long convention is expected to see a large number of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) participate from across the state.

Addressing a press conference here today, Dr. Yuvraj Yedure, the MNDA's state president, said the gathering will focus on Maharashtra's social issues, developmental challenges, and opportunities for NGOs to partner with the government and corporate CSR funds in implementing welfare programmes.

The convention will be chaired by Popatrao Pawar, chairperson of the Adarsh Gram Yojana. Among the prominent attendees will be Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, Medical Education Minister Has...