Managing Director of the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd. (NAFED), Deepak Agrawal, met Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi at his official residence in Lucknow on Wednesday.
The minister shared details of the meeting on social media.
The two discussed matters related to agricultural development and the role of cooperative institutions in strengthening the farm sector.
NAFED, the apex cooperative marketing organization in the country, plays a key role in the procurement, storage, and marketing of agricultural commodities. The meeting assumes significance as Uttar Pradesh continues to focus on improving agricultural productivity, expanding market access, and enhancing farmers’ incomes.
