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Govt approves procurement of 54,166 tonnes moong, 50,750 tonnes groundnut under PSS
The government has approved the procurement of 54,166 tonnes of moong from Haryana, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh, along with 50,750 tonnes of groundnut from Uttar Pradesh, under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) for the 2025-26 season. Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also extended the procurement period in Andhra Pradesh by 15 days.
Government to discontinue Bharat brand products as food prices stabilise
The government has discontinued the Bharat brand products, including subsidized wheat, rice, and pulses, due to stabilized prices and decreased food inflation. Increased domestic production of rice, wheat, maize, and pulses, coupled with a favorable monsoon forecast, has led to this decision. The Bharat brand may be reintroduced if prices rise again in the future.
Counting losses due to delay in onion procurement by government: Maharashtra farmers
Maharashtra onion farmers are accusing government agencies of delaying crop procurement under the Price Stabilisation Fund, leading to significant losses due to unseasonal rains in May. The delayed action by NAFED and NCCF resulted in the spoilage of onions that could have been stored, exacerbating financial distress among farmers already struggling with export restrictions and inadequate storage facilities.
SOPA urges delay on soybean stock sale to protect prices ahead of kharif sowing
The Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA) has urged the Union Agriculture Ministry to further delay the sale of soybean stocks by NAFED and NCCF until after the kharif sowing season concludes. SOPA fears that releasing the stock prematurely will depress prices, harming farmers and causing losses for the government, reversing the positive price movement seen after the initial postponement.
Govt approves procurement of 37.39 lakh tons of gram, lentils for 2025 rabi season
The government has approved the procurement of 37.39 lakh tonnes of gram, lentils, and 28.28 lakh tonnes of mustard for the 2025 rabi season, through Nafed and NCCF under the Price Support Scheme. Major growing states include Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat.
Govt promotes pulses production in tribal & Naxal-affected areas
The government is promoting pulse cultivation in Naxal-affected and tribal areas of Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh to boost national production and increase farmers' income. The initiative, led by NCCF, involves distributing hybrid seeds and ensuring procurement at minimum support prices. This pilot project aims to reduce India's reliance on pulse imports.
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NCCF to sell tomatoes at Rs 60 per kg from July 29, aims to provide cost relief to consumers in Delhi-NCR
The National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India Ltd. (NCCF) will retail tomatoes at Rs 60 per kilogram from July 29 in Delhi and the NCR to stabilise the market and reduce prices. Anice Joseph Chandra, NCCF's managing director, confirmed the initiative at multiple locations. Current retail prices range from Rs 100 to Rs 120 per kilogram, putting strain on consumers. NCCF aims to provide relief by offering tomatoes at almost half the market rates.
Central govt selling Bharat Dal at Rs 60 per kg. Where to buy
To make pulses and wheat flour more affordable, the central government initiated the sale of chana dal and wheat flour under the brands 'Bharat Dal' and 'Bharat Atta'. Chana dal is retailed at a subsidized rate of Rs.60/kg and Bharat Atta at Rs. 27.50/kg, available through outlets like NAFED, NCCF, Kendriya Bhandar, and mobile vans across India. Buffer stocks of major pulses are released under Bharat Dal to regulate market prices
NCCF should target ₹50kcr turnover by FY28: Amit Shah
The minister said the NCCF should emphasise on making Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) and other cooperative institutions across the country its members so as to ensure that the proportion of cooperatives in the share of capital of NCCF is relatively higher. For this purpose, NCCF will have to develop its business plan and change its business approach... NCCF should... achieve a turnover of ₹50,000 crore by 2027-28," Shah said.
NCCF should change business approach to achieve Rs 50,000 cr turnover by FY28: Coop Min Amit Shah
India's Cooperation Minister, Amit Shah, has directed the National Cooperative Consumers' Federation (NCCF) to change its business approach in order to achieve a turnover of Rs 50,000 crore by 2027-28. Shah emphasized the importance of making Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) and other cooperative institutions across the country members of NCCF.
NCCF procures 2,826 tn onion from farmers for buffer stock; to scale up buying in coming days
The National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India (NCCF) has purchased 2,826 tonnes of onions directly from farmers in the last four days, mostly from Maharashtra, as it aims to increase its buffer stock. The government has increased the onion buffer stock target from 3 lakh tonnes to 5 lakh tonnes this year. The NCCF and NAFED have been directed to procure 1 lakh tonnes each directly from farmers to prevent panic selling and control domestic prices.
CBI files closure report in case against former NCCF chairman and Adani Enterprises
The CBI has closed its case against Adani Enterprises and a former National Cooperative Consumer Federation chairman for alleged irregularities in the award of a contract for supplying imported coal to the Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation
NCCF, NAFED to sell tomatoes at Rs 40 per kg from Sunday
Since last month, the National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India (NCCF) and National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd (NAFED) have been selling tomatoes at a discounted rate on behalf of the Consumer Affairs Ministry to contain the price rise.
About 5 tonne tomatoes imported from Nepal in transit; to be sold in UP tomorrow at subsidised rate: NCCF
The National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India Ltd (NCCF) has imported five tonnes of tomatoes from Nepal, which will be sold at a subsidized rate of Rs 50 per kg in Uttar Pradesh. NCCF has contracted for import of ten tonnes of tomatoes from Nepal, and has been undertaking imports as well as domestic procurement of tomatoes to retail them at a subsidized rate and provide relief from the high prices of the staple vegetable.
NCCF, NAFED to sell tomatoes at Rs 50 per kg amid fall in wholesale rates
The move comes in the wake of declining tomato prices in the Indian wholesale markets, caused by heavy rainfall and resulting supply issues. The cooperatives are procuring tomatoes from mandis in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra for disposal in major consumption centres.
NCCF to sell 10 tonnes of imported tomatoes from Nepal in Uttar Pradesh at Rs 70/kg during weekend
Since July 11, the National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India Limited (NCCF) is selling tomatoes at a discounted rate on behalf of the central government to boost domestic availability and contain prices. So far, NCCF has sold 9,38,862 kg of tomatoes in Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
Magicpin completes 1,000 orders of tomatoes at Rs 70/kg within two days
Offline fashion discovery and savings platform Magicpin has delivered over 1000 orders of tomatoes at Rs 70 per kg across 90 pincodes across Delhi-NCR in just 2 days. The company, in collaboration with the National Cooperative Consumers Federation of India (NCCF) has started selling tomatoes at Rs 70 per kg through select online platforms registered on the government-backed Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) across 90+ pincodes in Delhi-NCR.
Paytm E-commerce partners with NCCF, ONDC to sell tomatoes at Rs 70/kg in Delhi-NCR
This move will benefit the users as retail prices of tomatoes in some cities have crossed Rs 200 per kg, the statement said. The company spokesperson said, "The rising prices of a kitchen essential like tomato has been affecting many across the country. With this collaboration between NCCF and ONDC, our users in Delhi-NCR can now easily get tomatoes at affordable prices."
Subsidised tomatoes at Rs 70 now available online through ONDC
The National Cooperative Consumers Federation of India Ltd (NCCF) has started selling tomatoes at a subsidized rate of Rs 70 per kg through the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) platform. To begin with, the tomatoes will be available for ordering through apps like Paytm, Magicpin, Mystore, and Pincode. Customers can order up to 2 kg per order, with doorstep delivery free of charge.
Govt reduces subsidised rate of tomato to Rs 70/kg with effect from Thursday
On the direction of Department of Consumer Affairs, NCCF and NAFED had commenced the procurement of tomato from mandis in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra for simultaneous disposal in major consumption centres where retail prices have recorded maximum increase in last one month.
How to get tomatoes at Rs 90/kg in Delhi-NCR from today. Details here
India's National Cooperative Consumers' Federation (NCCF) has announced that it will sell tomatoes at a deep discounted rate of Rs 90 per kg in Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region. The move comes in response to soaring tomato prices, which have seen costs hit as much as Rs 224 per kg.
Government's discount sale of tomatoes starts in Delhi-NCR, Patna
The National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India (NCCF) and National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) have started selling tomatoes at a discounted rate of INR90 per kg in Delhi-NCR and Patna amidst high prices. The retail price of tomatoes had surged to INR244 per kg in some areas last week due to the lean season as well as heavy rains.
NCCF to sell tomatoes at discounted rates in Delhi-NCR via mobile vans
Due to rains and supply disruption, the price of the kitchen staple is ruling high at over Rs 200 per kilogram in some parts of the country.
"Undue favour" given to "disqualified" Adani Enterprises in award of coal supply contract: CBI
The agency has registered the FIR under charges of criminal conspiracy, cheating under IPC and PPCA after a preliminary enquiry. It was alleged that in 2010, APGENCO had floated a tender for the supply of 6 lakhs MT of coal on free-on-rail destination basis to Dr Narla Tata Rao Thermal Power Station, Vijayawada and Rayalseema Therma Power Plant, Kadapa from any port.
Government fights back as NCCF brass strips it of control
The NCCF, set up in 1965 as a cooperative society with 75% share capital from the Consolidated Fund of India, then opposed orders of the Centre, such as to install a senior officer from the consumer affairs ministry to replace Chowdhery.
NRHM scam: Telemedicine project awarded to construction firm
The agency also found that the company allegedly outsourced the project worth over Rs nine crore to a small company thereby causing a loss of over Rs three crore to the exchequer.
NCCF to sell pulses via mobile vans at Rs 120 per kg in Delhi
The decision to sell pulses by NCCF was today taken at an inter-ministerial review meeting, Chaired by Consumer Affairs Secretary Hem Pande.
CBI begins inquiry into Ashok Khemka's complaint
CBI has started a preliminary enquiry into a complaint by Ashok Khemka alleging irregularities in the supply of wheat seeds to HSDC by NAFED and NCCF.
Expand network of NCCF: Food and Consumer Affairs Minister K V Thomas
Food and Consumer Affairs Minister K V Thomas today asked the National Cooperative Consumers' Federation (NCCF) to expand its network to take benefit of the free economic environment in the country.
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