About NACOF India Ltd. in C-180 Shailendra Nagar, Raipur

The NACOF ---
National Federation of Farmers’ Procurement, Processing and Retailing Cooperatives of India Ltd, (NACOF) has been established under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act and registered on 4th November 2009 by the Central Registrar, Cooperative Societies..


The Membership of NACOF is 42 comprising the state level Federations, Distt. Level Federations and large size/ primary level Societies from 22 States and UTs i.e the states of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Uttrakhand, Odisha, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Punjab, Arunachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Assam, Manipur, and Chandigarh. The NACOF, being Multi-State Cooperative Society could establish branches or place of business anywhere in the country in accordance with Section 119 of the MSCS Act. The commercial operations of NACOF are undertaken on all India basis through its Head Office in New Delhi and Branches/ Sub-Branches / Warehouses functioning in the State capitals and other important cities / procuring centers
Objectives and Functions:
The main objectives and functions of the NACOF are as under:
Will engage itself directly or through its member societies produce/ trade farm inputs along with manufacture / supply / distribution of agriculture machinery and implements, and other agriculture related inputs/ outputs their storage transportation and marketing ; setting up chain of retail stores to cater the requirements of rural and urban community under other activities which are conducive and incidental there to.
In furtherance of above objects, NACOF may undertake one or more of the following activities which are indicative but not limited to:-
To undertake & make arrangement for procurement and distribution of agriculture, non- agriculture, horticultural & farm-forest produce, sea foods, dairy and animal products, minerals from the member societies, Govt. /Semi Govt. / and other organizations;
To acquire, establish and run processing & manufacturing units for production of processed & other consumer goods to facilitate the business of NACOF
To undertake sorting, grading, standardization, scientific treatment, packing and process of agriculture produce & other articles
To make arrangement for marketing of produce of its member societies and farmers, manufacturers, etc.
To carry on the business as producers of, and dealers in, food stuff and food products of every description, whether for human, animal. Or milk, butter, cream, cheese, oil, fruits, vegetables, beverages, mineral and aerated water;
To enter into contracts and collaboration for purchases, production, manufacture and marketing of raw materials, auxiliary products, packing materials, finished products, bye-products and other waste products and also enter into joint marketing and exchange agreements with Cooperative Institutions, Public Sector Undertakings or any other agency in India and abroad ;
To set up storage units for storing various commodities and goods, by itself or in collaboration with cooperative Institution or any other agency in India or aboard;
To arrange warehousing of agriculture produce/ commodities goods in own/ leased/ hired warehouses or / and to construct its own godowns & cold storage thorough renowned agencies or by its own construction unit;
To maintain transport units of its own of or in collaboration with any other organization in India or aboard for movement of goods by land, sea and air ;
To arrange to manufacture, store, maintain, sell, buy, repair, alter, exchange, let on hire, export, import and deal in all kinds of articles and things which may be required for the purpose of any of the business of NACOF or are commonly supplied or dealt in by persons engaged in any such business or which may seem capable of being profitably dealt in connection with any of the business of NACOF
To take share/ participate/ to deal with trading of commodities on the Commodity Exchanges and their subsidiaries;
To acquire, take on lease or hire land, buildings, fixtures and vehicles and to sell,give on lease or hire them for the business of NACOF;
To subscribe to the shares of Cooperative and other Institutions;
To undertake market research, dissemination of market intelligence and such Other activities as are incidental and conducive to the development of the member Cooperative as well as NACOF;
To carry out publicity and propaganda in respect of Cooperatives marketing & supply by publication literature, arrangements of demonstration by organizing conference of marketing processing and supply societies conferences; xvii To make arrangement for marketing of farm-processed produce and consumer goods in its retail stores; xviii Establish trade connections with manufactures, their authorized distributions and suppliers/dealers including Government Agencies and Cooperative Organizations and to undertake purchase, sale and supply of agricultural and non-agricultural commodities and also all types of consumer goods through retail stores;
To carry on agency business of every kind and description connected with the business of NACOF;
To provide and arrange for the training of employees of the NACOF as well as member Cooperative societies to promote and improve the business of NACOF
To provide technical guidance and assistance to member societies and other agencies in grading, packing standardization, bulk buying, storing, display, pricing & other business techniques and also management methods;
To enter into collaboration with Cooperatives or others in India or in foreign countries for machinery and equipment and technical know-how, consultancy, operations marketing of produce;
To promote and organize member Cooperative societies in the field of procurement, processing and marketing of agricultural and non agricultural produce; xxiv To act as Agent of the Government, Public Sectors undertakings, Cooperative/private sectors for the procurement of agriculture produce & distribution of agricultural inputs, agrochemicals & other goods;
To establish business relations with marketing, processing and industrial cooperatives;
To act as insurance agent and undertake all such work which is incidental to the Same;
To maintain/construct/lease, Guest Houses, Community Centers, Roads, School and Hospital buildings for the effective functioning of NACOF, Rural community, Farmers, member societies through renting/ leasing/ contracting/ own construction unit;
To undertake consultancy services;
To take up such other activities which are incidental and conducive to the agriculture and rural development.
To undertake such other activities as are conductive or incidental to the Attainment of main objects of NACOF.
Exports and Imports of agricultural commodities, horticultural products, seeds/saplings, fresh fruits and vegetables, ago-chemical and manufactured non-agricultural items and any other items permitted under the policies and instructions of the Government of India.
To undertake purchase, sale and supply of manufactured and value added items, drugs, medicines, pharmaceutical items and other consumers goods in Wholesale and retail.
To engage/ appoint agencies/ agents, firms for development of business and procurement of orders. (xxxiv) To undertake purchase, import, sale, supply of coal and its by-products, fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides etc.
To arrange supply of various items required by Central/ State Governments, PUSs, Cooperative Organizations and others.
To act as C & F Agent of PSUs, Organizations and Companies.
To promote horticulture, floriculture, ornamental plants and non-conventional agricultural crops, social forestry and herbal crops and such other ancillary activities at its own or in association with members/Business Associates.
Adoption, certification of agricultural crop and promotion of organic farming/good agricultures/Animal Husbandry practices by using bio-technology to mitigate the harmful effects of chemical inputs in agriculture field by latest technological inputs and adopting new innovative cultivation methods for production of safe and quality seeds, seedlings and foods at its own or in collaboration with Members/Business Associates.
To set up agriculture farms and institutes by acquiring land/property at its own or in joint venture or taking on lease from Government and others for research in agriculture and providing education and training to Members, other Cooperatives and Farmers.
To introduce drip and line irrigation system, harvesting/storing of rain water for use in agriculture.
To help home-owners, farmers, businesses and other to make a difference in the fight against climate change. To implement more sustainable solution for electricity such as solar, agri waste based generation, wind mill and hydro, water cleaning and waste management in rural and urban areas. To provide complete consultancy and trunkey solution for all such implementation.
To undertake marketing of Petrol, Diesel, Lubricants, LPG, CNG etc. in Rural, Semi Urban, and other areas.
In addition to above, NACOF shall also undertake following functions:-
ensure compliance of the cooperative principal;
make model bye-laws and policies for consideration of its member cooperative;
provide specialized training, education and data-based information;
Undertake research, evaluation and assist in preparation of perspective development plans for its member cooperative;
promote harmonious relations amongst member cooperative;
help member cooperatives to settle disputes among themselves;
undertake business services on behalf of its member cooperatives, if specifically required by or under the resolution of the General Body or the Board or bye-laws of a member co-operative;
provide management development services to a member cooperative;
evolve code of conduct for observance by a member cooperative;
evolve viability norms for a member cooperative;
provide legal aid and advice to the member cooperatives, (l)assist member cooperatives in organizing self-help; (m) develop market information system, logo brand promotion, quality control and technology up gradation.
Vision
To ensure better prices to the farmers of their produce, increasing their productivity of agricultural and horticultural produce by providing the latest and most effective technical knowhow with the sole aim of achieving sustainable growth resulting in upliftment of socio-economic status of farmers. Providing quality goods of daily needs to the consumers at most reasonable prices particularly to the people living in rural and hilly areas.
Mission
Elimination of middlemen by procuring farmers’ produce preferably from their farm gate at best available market rates.
Promote the export of farmers produce in association with their self-help groups or directly and utilization of export benefits for improvement of status of farmers.
NACOF shall not work only for earning profits but shall work for the cause of farmers as well as consumers.
NACOF shall provide expertise and services not only to the agriculture sector but also to other dependent mainly on agriculture.