Central Govtschemes

Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF)

3% interest subvention and credit guarantee for dairy, meat processing, feed plants and animal waste projects.

About this scheme

AHIDF is a Rs 29,610 crore fund under the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying supporting private investment in animal husbandry infrastructure. Eligible activities include dairy processing and value addition, meat processing and value addition, animal feed plants, breed multiplication farms, animal waste to wealth management and veterinary vaccine and drug production facilities. Loans are given by scheduled banks, NCDC, NABARD and NDDB with interest subvention and a credit guarantee for MSMEs and dairy cooperatives.

Benefits

3% interest subvention on the term loan
Repayment period of 10 years including a 2-year moratorium
Credit guarantee of 25% of the credit facility for MSMEs and dairy cooperatives
Loans up to 90% of project cost from the eligible lending institution

Who can apply

Individual entrepreneurs, private companies, MSMEs and Section 8 companies
Farmer Producer Organisations and dairy cooperatives
Applicant must contribute a minimum margin as required by the lender
Project must fall in an eligible activity category

Documents required

Aadhaar and PAN of promoters
Detailed Project Report
Company or firm registration documents
Land ownership or lease deed
Audited financial statements
Bank statements and credit history

How to apply

1Register and apply on ahidf.udyamimitra.in
2Upload the Detailed Project Report and financial documents
3Application routed to the chosen lending institution
4Bank appraises and sanctions the term loan
5Interest subvention claimed by the lender; funds disbursed in tranches

Important dates

Scheme period: Extended to 2025-26; check portal for current window

Available in: All India

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