Industry Updates

  • INFRASTRCUTURE
    Area offices 11
    Wholesale Centers 83
    Storage Capacity 41359 MT
    PDS Shops(Shimla) 1
    Bottling Plant 1
    Petrol Pumps 6
    Sanctioned Strength 248
    Existing Staff Strength 130
  • Himfed has been regularly supplying essential commodities during COvid-19. Himfed sold Fertilizers worth Rs. 5.5 Crores (approx.), Agricultural/Horticultural Tools/ Machinery worth Rs. 2.3 Crores and Petrol/Diesel worth Rs. 10.74 Crores during Covid-19 lockdown.
  • To harness the potential of godowns optimally and to derive economic benefits, Cold Chain Stores based on the infrastructural requirement and potential of the area for commodities like Apples ,Stone fruits viz. Plums, Apricots , Cherry, Mangos, Citrus Fruits, Potatoes , Tomatoes , Ginger, Green Peas etc. of the Growers/Farmers have been proposed to be setup.
  • CA stores can be established with the financial assistance of NCDC, New Delhi which also offers subsidy upto 50% for cold chain stores and allied activities.
  • Himfed plans to extend its business base in the state and in near future it would not only diversify its activities but also penetrate deeper into the rural set up
  • In addition to the existing Petrol Pumps Himfed intends to set up two other pumps in Kala Amb (Sirmaur) and Garamora (Bilspur).


Activities
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  • The Government has entrusted the work of whole sale fertilizer procurement and distribution to the HIMFED as a State Institutional Agency and has been acting as Nodal Agency since 1981.
  • The HIMFED supplies fertilizers viz. Urea 46% , NPK 12:32:16 & 15:15:15, MOP, SSP, DAP , Ammonium Sulphate and Calcium Nitrate etc.
  • The HIMFED has established 11 Area offices and 83 wholesale / Retail Centres for sale and distribution of fertilizers and following other products/activities :-
  • To arrange for the sale of Agricultural produce of the members or that purchased by the Federation to the best advantage.
  • To supply to members, through their local societies or otherwise, manure, seeds and implements etc. required for their farm business, and essential domestic requirements.
  • STIHL Power Tiller, Grass Cutter, Wood Cutter, Power Sprayer and Crop Cutter etc.
  • Retail dealership of Steel Authority of India Ltd.(SAIL) in most of the Districts in Himachal Pradesh for supply of steel to the Govt. Departments on FOR basis.
  • Dealership of Ultratech Cement Ltd in most of the Districts in Himachal Pradesh for supply of Ultratech Cement.
  • Organic Manures, Bio Fertilizers, Horticultural/ Agricultural Tools, Implements, Machines, etc.
  • To supply to members, through their local societies or otherwise, manure, seeds and implements etc. required for their farm business, and essential domestic requirements.
  • 6 Petrol Stations at Shimla, Theog , Sarahan (Sirmour) , Padhar (Mandi) , Dobhi (Kullu) and Chowari (Chamba) with a gross annual turnover of nearly Rs. 45 Crores.
  • Nodal Agency for construction & operation of food grain storage godowns for Food Corp. Of India under Pvt. Entrepreneur Guarantee Scheme.

    OBJECTIVES OF THE FEDERATION

    • To Promote the Establishment of Industries.
    • To promote and establish tourism and hotels under tourism industry.
    • To undertake the purchase/sale and leasing of tools and machinery of all kinds to Govt. and other agencies.
    • To undertake the wholesale and retail business of all types of Liquor.
    • To arrange procurement and distribution of consumers goods to its members and through them or direct to public.
    • To purchase Raw Materials, tools and appliances connected with the industries and for supply to its members.
    • To undertake all other activities calculated to further the objects mentioned above and in the interest of members.
    • Two-tier fertilizer distribution system.
    • The HIMFED has established 11 Area offices and 83 wholesale / Retail Centres for sale and distribution of fertilizers and following other products/activities :-
    • Supply of Tools, Equipments and Consumable items to Farmers.
    • Warehousing by providing storage space to other Govt. departments/ organizations.
    • Sale of Apple Cartons and Trays.
    • 6 Petrol Stations at Shimla, Theog , Sarahan (Sirmour) , Padhar (Mandi) , Dobhi (Kullu) and Chowari (Chamba) with a gross annual turnover of nearly Rs. 45 Crores and two more in pipeline.
    • Nodal Agency for construction & operation of food grain storage godowns for Food Corp. Of India under Pvt. Entrepreneur Guarantee Scheme.
    • To act as Agent of Co-operative Societies for recovery of production loans given by them to their members.
    • To arrange for transport services.
    • To encourage thrift, self help and co-operation among its members.
    • To rent or own godowns and processing yards to facilitate storage, processing and sale of goods
    • To process raw material belonging to the members, or purchased by the Federation.
    • To act as agent of the Government for the procurement and distributions of agricultural produce and other essential commodities , and to arrange for the grading and packing of agricultural produce of the members or purchased by the Federation.
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    New Business Proposals

    • Setting up of the CA Stores in the Districts for the storage of farm produce.
    • Providing the Horticulture Tools & Machinery and Anti Hail Nets through Himfed to the Farmers of the State on subsidy being provided by the Horticulture Department.
    • Establishment of additional Petrol /Diesel stations at viable locations and C&F of lubricants for entire State.
    • Dealership of Bitumen from the Govt. owned Petroleum companies for supply to the Govt. Departments/ Projects etc.
    • Subsidized distribution business of insecticide and pesticides carried out by the Horticultures/Agriculture Departments of Himachal Pradesh.
    • Sale of Horticultural/Agricultural implements.
    • Dealing in supply of SAIL TMT Steel/ GP & GC Sheets.
    • LPG Agencies.
    • Setting up of Medicines Retail Shops in the premises of AIIMS at Bilaspur and State Hospitals on the pattern of H.P. State Civil Supply Corporation Ltd.
    • Supply of Stationery items, etc.
    • Establishment of new Petrol Pump (IOC) at Shanan Malyana Shimla.
    • Establishment of new Petrol Pump (BPCL) at Sultanpur Chamba, Nerwa Shimla.
    • Establishment of new Petrol Pump (HPCL) at Bhamla Mandi.
    • To use the Chari Premises of Nagrota Bagwan for functions like marriages etc.
    • Sale of falco products through M/s Concord Agro Sprayers Pvt. Ltd.
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