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About five major farmers' societies are involved in the markets in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad.Narendra Pawar of Shri Swami Samarth Shetkari Utpadak Company Ltd said his team of farmers operate about 14 markets in the city. However, now many are enthusiastic to join the groups," Pawar said.On successful completion of three years, a function was held at the Gandhi Bhavan weekly farmers' market on Sunday. Pune: Three years after the first farmers' market of the state was introduced in Pune, citizens are pushing for their introduction in every ward of the city.Shripad Kulkarni, a Kothrud resident, is a regular buyer at the weekly farmers' market at Gandhi Bhavan. Farmers' groups are now looking to start more markets with help of the Pune Municipal Corporation and the district administration.The Maharashtra State Agriculture Marketing Board plays a vital role in encouraging farmers to join the initiative.The first market was started at Gandhi Bhavan in Kothrud in June 2014. The concept is working well and is beneficial for both the farmers and the buyers..