Who among the following was appointed as the Managing Director of National Agriculture Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd (NAFED), in October 2024?​

Correct option is B

Sol.

Correct Ans is (B) Deepak Agarwal.

​Explanation:​

• In October 2024, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) appointed Deepak Agarwal, a 2000-batch IAS officer from Uttar Pradesh cadre, as the Managing Director of NAFED for a five-year term.
• The position had been vacant since Ritesh Chauhan demitted office on September 22, 2024.
• Deepak Agarwal's appointment brings stability and a strategic direction to NAFED.

Information Booster:

• Established: NAFED was established in 1958 under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act to promote and support the marketing of agricultural produce in India.
•    Purpose: The primary purpose of NAFED is to promote cooperative marketing of agricultural produce, assist in the procurement, processing, and distribution of agricultural products, and work towards the price stabilization of essential commodities.
•   Headquarters: NAFED's headquarters is located in New Delhi, India.