Central Last reviewed: 2025-05-25
Dairy Processing & Infrastructure Development Fund (DIDF)
डेयरी प्रसंस्करण और बुनियादी ढाँचा विकास निधि
₹10,881 crore fund for modernising dairy cooperatives — milk chilling, processing capacity expansion and value-added products.
Ministry / Department: NABARD (DAHD nodal)
Visit official portalKey benefits
- 6.5% interest rate to end borrowers (with NABARD subvention)
- 10-year repayment period including 2-year moratorium
- Funding for chilling plants, processing capacity, packaging lines
- Strengthens milk procurement so farmers get paid faster
Who can apply
- State Cooperative Dairy Federations
- District Cooperative Milk Producers Unions
- Multi-state milk cooperatives
- NDDB subsidiaries and producer-owned companies
Documents needed
- Detailed project report
- NDDB / state govt endorsement
- Audited financials (3 years)
How to apply
- Approach NABARD regional office
- Submit DPR through state federation
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.