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Amit Shah directs NAFED, NCCF to bypass middlemen, buy pulses and oilseeds directly from farmers

Amit Shah has instructed the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) and the National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India (NCCF) to procure pulses and oilseeds directly from farmers, eliminating middlemen. This initiative aims to ensure that farmers receive fair prices and timely payments, thus enhancing their income and reducing exploitation. The two-year deadline for implementation underscores the government's commitment to improving farmers' livelihoods and promoting cooperative structures in agriculture.