National Livestock Mission (NLM) Entrepreneurship Scheme
राष्ट्रीय पशुधन मिशन (NLM) उद्यमिता योजना
Ministry / Dept: Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) • Agency: State Animal Husbandry Departments / Scheduled Banks / NABARD
📋 Scheme Objective & Overview
Offers a massive 50% capital subsidy up to ₹50 Lakhs for setting up breeding farms for sheep, goat, poultry, piggery, and commercial silage/fodder processing units.
💰 Key Financial Benefits & Subsidy Details
- ✓Poultry Breeding Farm: 50% subsidy up to ₹25 Lakhs.
- ✓Sheep and Goat Breeding Unit: 50% subsidy up to ₹50 Lakhs.
- ✓Piggery Breeding Farm: 50% subsidy up to ₹30 Lakhs.
- ✓Fodder Production & Seed Processing: 50% subsidy up to ₹50 Lakhs.
- ✓Subsidy released in two equal installments into the lending bank loan account.
🎯 Who is Eligible? (Eligibility Criteria)
- •Individuals, Farmers, SHGs, FPOs, Section 8 companies, and Cooperatives.
- •Must have own land or registered leased land for minimum 10 years.
- •Entrepreneur must possess experience or undergone training in animal rearing.
Age Requirement: 18 to 65 years.
Education Qualification: Training in animal husbandry preferred
📑 Mandatory Documents Required Checklist
Scanned PDF / Copies🚀 Step-by-Step Application Procedure
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (National Livestock Mission (NLM) Entrepreneurship Scheme)
What is the maximum loan limit under National Livestock Mission (NLM) Entrepreneurship Scheme?
Eligible applicants can avail up to Up to ₹1 Crore Project Cost (Subsidy up to ₹50 Lakhs) in financial assistance from authorized partner banks.
How much capital subsidy is provided?
The scheme provides 50% Direct Capital Subsidy (Up to ₹50 Lakhs maximum depending on livestock category) credited directly to the loan bank account upon milestone verification.
Is collateral security or mortgage required?
Standard bank norms; CGTMSE / CGFMU applicable for eligible portions.
Ready to apply for National Livestock Mission (NLM) Entrepreneurship Scheme?
Submit your online application through the official government portal.
Apply on Official Portal →Toll-Free Helpline: 011-23389620
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