Central Last reviewed: 2025-05-25
Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF)
पशुपालन अवसंरचना विकास निधि
₹29,610 crore fund (revised) offering interest-subvented loans for dairy/meat processing, animal feed plants, and breed multiplication infrastructure.
Ministry / Department: Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD)
Visit official portalKey benefits
- 3% interest subvention on loans from scheduled banks/NCDC
- Credit guarantee for projects up to ₹2 crore
- Project cost financed up to 90% by the lender
- 8-year repayment with 2-year moratorium
Who can apply
- Individual entrepreneurs, FPOs, MSMEs, Section 8 companies
- Private companies and dairy cooperatives
- Projects: dairy processing, meat processing, animal feed, breed multiplication, animal-waste-to-wealth
Documents needed
- Aadhaar card
- Passport-size photo
- Bank passbook copy
- Proof of cattle ownership (or vet certificate)
- Land/lease document or PAN card
- Detailed project report (DPR)
- Bank loan sanction (in-principle)
- GST registration (for businesses)
How to apply
- Apply via the AHIDF portal — Udyami Mitra
- Upload DPR and bank sanction letter
- DAHD reviews and approves interest subvention
Always verify on the official site
Subsidy amounts, eligibility and deadlines change with each budget. This page is a starting point — check the official portal for current details before applying.