In a bid to provide significant relief to local consumers, Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Marketing and Consumer Federation Limited (Himfed) has launched an affordable cement delivery service in Nahan and surrounding areas. This new initiative promises to supply cement directly to consumers’ doorsteps, offering a price much lower than the market rate, while eliminating the additional costs associated with transportation.
In partnership with the Cement Corporation of India (CCI), Himfed is offering CCI cement at an affordable Rs 365 per bag, which is substantially cheaper than the Rs 400 or more charged by private companies. This price reduction, coupled with the convenience of home delivery, is expected to ease the burden on local consumers and facilitate the completion of various construction projects in the region. The service is initially being rolled out in Nahan and surrounding areas such as Banog, Jarja, Jabal Ka Bagh, Amwala, Sainwala, Kanshiwala, Shambhuwala, and Bankala. Himfed plans to expand this service to other parts of the Sirmaur district in the near future, offering greater accessibility to the affordable cement supply.
Himfed operates nine stores across Sirmaur, including in Nahan, Sarahan, Jamta, Dhamla, Giripul, Nauradhar, Sangrah, Timbi, and Paonta Sahib, where it provides essential goods such as chemical and organic fertilisers, animal feed, and agricultural supplies. The cement delivery initiative is an extension of Himfed’s mission to support the agricultural community and local construction projects with affordable materials. Madan Thakur, Himfed’s Sirmaur in-charge, emphasized the importance of the service, stating, “We are providing CCI cement at Rs 365 per bag, significantly lower than the market price. This service aims to relieve our customers of the hassle of transportation and the added costs. Our goal is to sell 200 tonnes of cement this month, and we are planning to expand further across the district.”
This is not the first time Himfed has ventured into cement distribution. From 2005 to 2010, the federation successfully supplied cement, but the service was discontinued due to unforeseen circumstances. Now, with the reintroduction of this affordable cement delivery service, Himfed has reestablished itself as a key player in addressing local construction needs. The initiative is expected to have a far-reaching impact on rural and semi-urban communities in Sirmaur, where the high costs of building materials often pose challenges for construction activities. With Himfed’s commitment to quality and affordability, this service is poised to set a new standard in cooperative marketing and make a lasting impact in the region.
