Central Govtgeneral

National Livestock Mission (NLM)

50% capital subsidy up to Rs 50 lakh for entrepreneurs setting up poultry, sheep, goat, pig and fodder units.

About this scheme

The restructured National Livestock Mission focuses on entrepreneurship development and breed improvement in poultry, sheep, goat, piggery and feed and fodder. It provides a one-time capital subsidy released in two equal instalments through the lending bank. Sub-missions cover livestock and poultry breed development, feed and fodder development, extension, innovation and livestock insurance. The scheme is implemented by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying.

Benefits

50% capital subsidy up to Rs 25 lakh for rural poultry hatchery units
50% capital subsidy up to Rs 50 lakh for sheep and goat breeding units
50% capital subsidy up to Rs 30 lakh for pig breeding units
50% capital subsidy up to Rs 50 lakh for fodder value addition units
Subsidy released in two equal instalments through the lending bank

Who can apply

Individual entrepreneurs, FPOs, SHGs, Joint Liability Groups and Farmer Cooperatives
Section 8 companies and private firms
Applicant must have relevant training or experience in the activity
Land must be owned or leased, and bank term loan or self-funding must be arranged

Documents required

Aadhaar and PAN card
Detailed Project Report
Land ownership or lease deed
Training certificate or experience proof
Bank loan sanction letter
Cancelled cheque and bank statements
Photographs of the project site

How to apply

1Register and apply on the NLM portal nlm.udyamimitra.in
2Upload the Detailed Project Report and KYC documents
3State Implementing Agency scrutiny and recommendation
4Bank sanctions the term loan; project approval by the Ministry
5Subsidy released to the bank in two instalments as the project progresses

Important dates

Application window: Open throughout the year on the NLM portal

Available in: All India

Visit the official portal