Central Last reviewed: 2025-05-25
National Livestock Mission (NLM)
राष्ट्रीय पशुधन मिशन
Entrepreneurship and capital-subsidy scheme for livestock sector — poultry, sheep, goat, piggery and fodder. Up to 50% back-ended capital subsidy.
Ministry / Department: Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD)
Visit official portalKey benefits
- Up to 50% capital subsidy (max ₹50 lakh) for entrepreneurship projects
- Sub-components: Entrepreneurship Development, Breed Development, Innovation, Fodder & Feed
- Fodder development funding up to ₹50 lakh for silage/hay units
- Bank loan support — subsidy is back-ended through the lender
Who can apply
- Individuals, FPOs, SHGs, JLGs, Section 8 companies
- Project cost typically ₹10 lakh and above
- Should have own contribution of ~10% and bank loan for the rest
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 in-principle loan sanction letter
- Project land documents (owned/leased ≥7 years)
How to apply
- Register on the NLM portal (link below)
- Upload DPR and required documents
- State Implementing Agency reviews and forwards to bank
- Subsidy released to bank after project commissioning
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.