Deepak Agarwal Appointed as Managing Director of NAFED
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| New Appointment | Deepak Agarwal, a 2000-batch IAS officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre, appointed as MD of NAFED. |
| Term of Appointment | Five years |
| Appointing Authority | Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), chaired by PM Narendra Modi. |
| Previous Interim Appointee | Pankaj Kumar Bansal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation, held the post temporarily. |
| NAFED's Establishment | Established in 1958 |
| NAFED's Role | Promotes welfare of Indian farmers, ensures fair prices, and provides market linkage. |
| ACC's Composition | Chaired by PM Narendra Modi, with Amit Shah as the only other ministerial member. |
| Objective of Appointment | To bring stability and effective leadership to NAFED, enhancing its agricultural operations. |
| Key Focus Areas | Agricultural marketing, cooperative efforts, and supporting India's farmers. |

