Admin Department
The administration department is responsible for the efficient internal operations of the marketing federation. It plays a crucial role in managing daily office activities, ensuring smooth coordination across departments, and supporting overall administrative functions. The administration department oversees human resources functions like staff transfers, promotions, and maintaining employee records. The department also handles employee attendance, grievance management, department enquiries and ensures compliance with labour laws and regulations.
In addition to managing office resources, the administration department handles the purchase and management of office stationery, supplies, and other essential materials required for day- o-day operations. By streamlining these essential activities, the Administration Department supports the broader goals of MSCMFL, ensuring operational efficiency and enabling other departments to focus on their core responsibilities.
Finance Department
The Finance Department plays a vital role in managing the financial health and stability of the federation. It is responsible for overseeing all financial transactions, ensuring accurate accounting practices, and maintaining financial records. This department prepares the annual budgets, manages cash flow, and ensures that the federation’s financial resources are allocated effectively to support its various projects and initiatives.
In addition to budgeting, the Finance Department handles payroll management, vendor payments, and disbursement of funds to district level. It ensures timely payment of salaries, bills, and other liabilities while also collecting dues and payments from clients and partners. The department is also tasked with preparing periodic financial reports and statements, which are crucial for decision- aking at the managerial level and for maintaining transparency with stakeholders.
The Finance Department also plays a key role in ensuring compliance with financial regulations and tax laws. It works closely with auditors, regulatory bodies, and government agencies to ensure that MSCMFL meets all legal and financial reporting obligations. Through prudent financial management and planning, the department contributes to the federation’s overall growth and sustainability.
Estate Department
The Estate Department manages an extensive portfolio of assets, including warehouses, offices, and commercial shops spread across Maharashtra. The federation owns a total of 128 warehouses with a combined storage capacity of 2.80 LMT. These warehouses are strategically located to support the storage of agricultural commodities, such as pulses, grains, oilseeds, and other agricultural inputs. This infrastructure plays a crucial role in maintaining the quality and availability of essential commodities across the state.
After meeting the federation’s own storage needs, these warehouses are rented out on a commercial basis to various stakeholders, including traders, private companies, and government bodies. This generates additional revenue for federation while also ensuring that the state’s agricultural supply chain remains robust and accessible. The federation’s warehouses are in high demand due to their strategic locations, modern facilities, and the trust MSCMFL has built over the years as a reliable partner in agricultural storage and logistics.
Through its Estate Department, federation not only supports the storage needs of its own operations but also contributes to the wider agricultural economy of Maharashtra by providing quality storage solutions for public and private entities. This department plays a critical role in maximizing the value of the federation’s physical assets while contributing to the overall development of agricultural infrastructure in the state.
NAFED Procurement
The federation serves as the nodal agency for the State Government in procuring pulses and oilseeds on behalf of the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED), the National Cooperative Consumers Federation of India Ltd. (NCCF), and the Food Corporation of India (FCI). This procurement is conducted at the rates decided by the Government of India, ensuring that pulses and oilseeds from both the Kharif and Rabi seasons are procured under the Minimum Support Price. The federation plays a pivotal role in guaranteeing that farmers receive these assured prices, thereby safeguarding their income and promoting agricultural stability.
The procurement process is decentralized to enhance efficiency, with members of the federation appointed to manage procurement at the district level. This decentralized approach allows for streamlined procurement operations across the state, ensuring that farmers, regardless of their region, can participate in the scheme. These members act as intermediaries between the farmers and the government, facilitating the procurement of pulses and oilseeds while ensuring that farmers receive the minimum support price as stipulated by government policy.
By acting as the state level agency for these procurement, federation ensures not only the smooth execution of the scheme but also the timely collection and distribution of agricultural produce, ultimately contributing to market stability and the economic well-being of the farming community.
State Procurement Department
The State Procurement Department of federation plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth executionof the Minimum Support Price (MSP) Scheme in the state. As the nodal agency appointed by the government, the federation is responsible for the procurement of paddy and coarse grains in the non-tribal areas of Maharashtra. The federation oversees the entire procurement process, ensuring that farmers receive fair and timely payment for their produce. For the procurement of paddy and its milling, the federation appoints authorized procurement agencies and millers, ensuring efficient handling andprocessing.
In addition to paddy, the federation also procures other essential crops such as maize, wheat, and ragi under the MSP scheme. The procurement process is designed to ensure transparency and efficiency, with payments to farmers being made promptly through online transfers. This digitized payment system not only minimizes delays but also enhances the trust and confidence of farmers in the scheme. The federation’s active role in managing this large-scale procurement operation ensures that the interests of both the farmers and the state’s agricultural economy are safeguarded.
By acting as the nodal agency for state procurement, the federation strengthens Maharashtra’s agricultural supply chain and supports market stability while contributing to the livelihood security of farmers. The federation’s commitment to fair pricing, timely payments, and efficient processing has made it a trusted entity in the agricultural sector, playing a key role in the state’s overall agricultural development.
Fertilizer Department
The Fertilizer Department is dedicated to ensuring the timely availability of fertilizers to farmers across Maharashtra. In addition to procuring and distributing fertilizers such as urea, DAP, and complex fertilizers, the federation also produces its own granular mixture fertilizers, tailored to meet the specific nutrient requirements of the agricultural sectors. The department further enhances its offerings by providing a range of pesticides, micronutrients, and bio-fertilizers, which are essential for integrated pest management and sustainable agriculture practices.
Through our extensive network of distribution, warehouses, and cooperative societies, the federation ensures that fertilizers, including its granular mixtures, pesticides, and micronutrients, reach farmers in rural area. This system ensures that farmers have access to the inputs they need at the right time, contributing to the overall productivity of Maharashtra’s agricultural sector.
The Fertilizer Department also works in close coordination with government agencies to provide these essential products at subsidized rates under various schemes, making them affordable for small and marginal farmers. By producing and distributing fertilizers, pesticides, and bio-fertilizers, the federation not only supports sustainable farming practices but also helps improve the economic well-being of the state’s farming community, promoting balanced soil nutrition and effective pest management for healthier crops.
Cattle Feed Department
The Cattle Feed Department operates two cattle feed production factories located at Nepti in Ahmednagar and Borvihar in Dhule districts. Under the brand name Vaibhav, these factories produce high-quality cattle feed that meets the stringent standards set by the Government. The feed is specifically formulated to promote optimal cattle growth and enhance milk production, ensuring that farmers have access to nutritious and effective feeding solutions for their livestock.
The federation places a strong emphasis on quality and consistency in its cattle feed production, utilizing advanced manufacturing processes and high-quality raw materials. This commitment to excellence ensures that Vaibhav cattle feed supports the health and productivity of cattle, making it a preferred choice among dairy farmers and livestock breeders in Maharashtra. To facilitate the distribution of this essential product, the federation appoints a network of dealers and distributors who sell the cattle feed to private parties, ensuring a widespread availability across the state.
In addition to catering to private customers, the federation also supplies cattle feed to various government departments and bodies as needed, providing these essential inputs at affordable rates.This initiative not only supports local farmers but also contributes to the overall development of the dairy sector in Maharashtra. By ensuring that both private and public entities have access to quality cattle feed, the federation plays a vital role in enhancing livestock productivity and the livelihoods of farmers across the region.
Law Department
The Law Department managing cooperative, civil and criminal cases that impact the federation’s operations. This includes overseeing the litigation process, from the initiation of legal actions to representation in various courts, including the District Court, High Court and the Supreme Court. The department is responsible for filing First Information Reports (FIRs) in cases of fraud or misconduct, ensuring that any unlawful activities are promptly reported and addressed through the legal system. By actively managing these cases, the Law Department protects the federation’s interests and upholds the integrity of its operations.
In addition to handling litigation, the Law Department provides guidance on legal compliance and risk management, ensuring that the federation adheres to relevant laws and regulations. The department works closely with law enforcement agencies and external legal counsel to navigate complex legal issues effectively. This proactive approach not only helps in addressing immediate legal challenges but also strengthens the federation’s resilience against potential future disputes. By maintaining a robust legal framework, the Law Department supports the federation’s mission to serve the agricultural community and uphold the principles of cooperative governance.
The Recovery Department
The Recovery Department managing outstanding arrears and ensuring the effective recovery of dues owed to the federation. The department is tasked with monitoring and addressing financial obligations under awards, which are crucial for maintaining the federation’s financial health. By proactively reviewing these awards, the Recovery Department is able to identify and initiate appropriate actions to recover amounts due, ensuring that the federation’s interests are protected.
The Recovery Department by fostering strong communication and coordination with local authorities, the department ensures that all necessary steps are taken to recover outstanding payments in a timely manner. The overarching goal of the Recovery Department is to minimize financial losses and promote accountability among members and stakeholders. By diligently pursuing overdue payments, the department not only enhances the financial sustainability of the federation but also contributes to the overall stability of the cooperative sector in Maharashtra.
New Business Department
The New Business Department of The Maharashtra State Cooperative Marketing Federation Ltd. (MSCMFL) focuses on implementing a variety of schemes from both state and central governments aimed at improving the quality of life for a diverse range of beneficiaries, including consumers, children, adolescents, farmers, and the agricultural community. These initiatives are designed for the development of agriculture, cooperatives, and consumer welfare, ensuring that the needs of all stakeholders are addressed. By ensuring that these innovative programs reach various segments of the community, the department plays a vital role in promoting inclusive growth and development.
Marketing Federation has decided to market and sell GI products by providing national and international market for the agricultural products of the state with geographical indication (G.I. Tagging). At present, a total of 11 GI agricultural products namely Mangalvedha Jowar, Navapur Turdal, Pune Ambemohar Rice, Ajra Ghansal Rice, Bhandara Chinnor Rice, Dahanu Chikku Powder, Vengurla Cashew, Sangli Currant, Vaigaon Turmeric, Sangli Turmeric and Bhiwapur Chilli Powder along with Kolhapur Ragini and Solapur Jowar This non-GI product is being sold through the District Marketing Offices of the Marketing Federation, Retail Centres, Sales Festivals and Credit Societies under the brand name “Mahamarkfed” of the Marketing Federation.
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