Our Chairperson
Our Chairperson
Chairperson’s Message – Smt. Malti Singh
It’s gratifying to head a cooperative that has emerged as a torchbearer of resilience, innovation and inclusive growth in the world of agriculture. In the last few decades, NACOF had achieved remarkable successes in crossing a turnover level of ₹5,600 crore in 2024-25. These achievements indicate more than just financial success, it is indicative of our dedication to provide farmers with power and support to the grassroots level cooperatives.
Despite obstacles it had overcome, such as decrease in government procurement tendency, it diversified its operation and went into other areas. We’ve entered into forward contracts with state governments and public sector undertakings, participated in e-tendering processes regularly and bagged supply orders for essential commodities like pulses, sugar, ready-to-eat ready-to-eat food items. We are also on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM), which ensures transparency and ease of networking.
Aspiring to the Ministry of Cooperation’s vision of “Sahakar se Samriddhi”, NACOF is complementing national objectives by :
- Promoting the Creation of FPOs under NCDC-NAFED programmes.
- Rolling out skill programs like PMKVY, NDLM and DDU-GKY in several states.
- Raising awareness for sustainable solid waste and wastewater management, solar energy and dairy farming.
But this is about more than just business — it’s about nurturing a cooperative ecosystem that elevates communities, supports self-sufficiency and stimulates economic opportunity. We share the Government of India’s vision of nurturing cooperatives as a vibrant tool for rural development and for enhancing national prosperity.
Looking ahead, NACOF continues to focus on innovation, service, and the public good. I encourage all those who care—farmers, partners, and policymakers—to come along on this miraculous journey with us.
- NACOF India
Shri Ram Iqbal Singh – Working Chairperson, NACOF India
Shri Ram Iqbal Singh is an eminent cooperative leader in India and an incumbent Working Chairman of National Federation of Farmers’ Procurement, Processing & Retailing Cooperatives of India Ltd. (NACOF). In the capacity of founder chairman, he had been associated with NACOF right from its conception, making a significant contribution to the development of its strategy, governance structure and national coverage.
Shri Singh has served the cooperative sector for more than 40 years and leaves behind a legacy of service, innovation and leadership. He started his journey in 1975 and has held various important positions at the national, state and district levels. He has been twice elected as Chairman of National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation of India (NCCF), and also served as Director in various prominent organizations such as NAFED, National Cooperative Union of India (NCUI) and the Cooperative Bank of India Ltd. His experiences have also benefited other cooperative federations, where he has persistently championed farmers’ cause and development for all.
Shri Singh has been the Chairman of National Film and Fine Arts Cooperative Ltd. and has been at the forefront in the promotion of the cooperative model in the creative sector and the cultural industries. His previous association with Cooperative Tourism of India Ltd. (Cooptour) stands as testimony to his conviction supporting the extension of the cooperative movement beyond agriculture to space that generates equity as well as employment, local business and people action.
However, under his leadership, NACOF has turned into a strong and profitable federation that has raked in a turnover of nearly ₹3,800 crore by March 2022. Under his business development, digital integration and institution partnership strategy, NACOF has extended its services to the procurement, processing, retailing and skill development. He has been instrumental in synchronizing NACOF’s work with the Government of India’s “Sahakar se Samriddhi” mission which means that the federation plays a role towards national objectives of rearming the country through rural empowerment and economic recovery.
Known for his indefatigable commitment and grassroot-level outreach, Shri Singh is an avid traveller, visiting member-societies across India to help in laying down more cooperative networks, seeking new opportunities and enabling member societies. His authenticity and his vision understand what our farming and rural communities face - socially and economically.
Shri Ram Iqbal Singh remains an influential figure in the cooperative scene of India and an inspiration for the new generation of cooperators and reiterates the power of collective action to bring about a positive change in society.
Glimpses of 16th AGM of NACOF held on 27-09-2025 at New Delhi
Sh. Ram Iqbal Singh, Working Chairman NACOF welcoming Sh. S.N. Singh, Chairman - Arrah Cooperative Bank, on the auspicious occasion.
Sh. Ram Iqbal Singh Working Chairman NACOF welcoming the delegates of AGM.
Smt. Malti Singh, Chairperson NACOF, Sh. Ram Iqbal Singh, Working Chairman, NACOF and Other Dignitories are seen in the Picture
A Panoramic view of the AGM.
