Activities
- 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.
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.
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.