NAFED, NCCF to Procure Pulses and Oilseeds Directly

On 23 June 2026, the Union Cooperation Minister directed the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation (NAFED) and the National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation (NCCF) to procure pulses and oilseeds directly from farmers. The directive covers direct payment into farmers’ bank accounts and a two-year implementation target up to June 2028.

NAFED and NCCF in India’s Cooperative Structure

NAFED is a national-level cooperative organisation engaged in agricultural marketing and procurement. NCCF is a national cooperative federation that works in consumer and procurement-related activities within India’s cooperative sector.

Direct Procurement of Pulses and Oilseeds

Pulses and oilseeds are major agricultural commodities in India’s food and edible oil supply chains. Direct procurement from farmers removes intermediaries from the purchase process and uses bank transfers for settlement.

New NAFED Initiatives Launched in New Delhi

Four initiatives were launched in New Delhi on 23 June 2026. Nafex.in is a digital auction platform for procured pulses and oilseeds, while DRISHTI is an inventory management system for pulses and oilseeds. ERP is an enterprise resource planning system for organisational management. NAFED Kalyan is a scholarship programme linked to higher education and career development for children from farming families.

Important Facts for Exams

• NAFED stands for National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation.
• NCCF stands for National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation.
• Nafex.in is a digital auctioning platform for pulses and oilseeds.
• NAFED has announced a plan to allocate 1% of its profits for scholarships.

Financial and Institutional Context

NAFED’s annual turnover was stated as ₹500 crore earlier and ₹30,000 crore in FY25. The target set for NAFED’s turnover is ₹50,000 crore.