Established: 1983
Certification: ISO 9001:2008, 22000:2005
Coverage: 238,000 farmers across 18 states
Overview: Sikkim State Co-operative Supply and Marketing Federation Ltd. (SIMFED) stands as the apex marketing federation of the Government of Sikkim. With a legacy dating back to 1983, SIMFED has been pivotal in revolutionizing the agricultural landscape of Sikkim and beyond. Our mission focuses on enhancing the livelihoods of farmers through innovative practices, comprehensive training, and streamlined market linkages. We are dedicated to the bulk marketing, procurement, and disposal of surplus agricultural and horticultural produce.
Key Activities:
Training and Capacity Building: Conducting extensive training programs for farmers to promote scientific organic farming practices.
Cluster Development and FPO Management: Facilitating the formation and management of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) to empower local farmers.
Bulk Marketing and Procurement: Efficiently managing the procurement and marketing of surplus produce to maximize farmers' profits.
Promotion of Iconic Commodities: Specializing in commodities such as Queen Pineapples, Mangoes, Kiwi, Joha Rice, Kali Khasa Rice, Ginger, Turmeric, and Chilli.
E-commerce Platform: Launching the online marketplace simfedretail.com to connect consumers with fresh produce directly from farmers.
Major Schemes and Areas of Operation:
Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region (MOVCD NER):
Areas Covered: Meghalaya, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur
Tenure: Various terms between 2016 and 2021
Scope of Work: FIG/FPC Creation, Cluster Formation, Farmers' Training, Market Linkage
RKVY/MIDH/NHM:
Areas Covered: Sikkim, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Assam, Jharkhand, Tripura
Tenure: Various terms between 2007 and 2021
Scope of Work: ICS Management, Adoption & Certification, Internal & External Inspection
PGS/PKVY:
Areas Covered: Multiple states including Chhattisgarh, Assam, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Uttarakhand, Goa, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh
Tenure: Various terms between 2016 and 2022
Scope of Work: Adoption and Certification, Regional Council, Implementation Support
Contact Information:
Head Office:
Location: Above Sangram Bhawan, Development Area Gangtok, East Sikkim
Email: md@simfed.in
Website: simfedretail.com | simfed.in
Operational Office:
Location: J-4/1A, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi
Contact: 9971800399
Email: sales@simfedretail.com
Website: simfedretail.com | simfed.in