🎯 Objective

To develop the livestock sector, promote dairy, poultry, goat farming, sheep farming, piggery, animal feed production, and increase rural employment and income generation.

💰 Loan & Subsidy Features

Subsidy

General Category: 25% (Max ₹25 Lakh)
SC/ST/Women/NE: 33% (Max ₹30 Lakh)

Loan Amount

As per project cost and bank terms

Interest Rate

8-12% as per bank/NBFC rates

Collateral

Up to ₹1.60 Lakh: No collateral
Above ₹1.60 Lakh: As per bank policy

🏆 Subsidy Details

Category Subsidy Percentage Maximum Subsidy
General Category 25% of project cost ₹25 Lakhs
Special Categories* 33% of project cost ₹30 Lakhs

*Special Categories: SC/ST/Women/North Eastern States

🛡️ Collateral Requirements

No Collateral Required: For loans up to ₹1.60 Lakhs

Collateral Required: For loans above ₹1.60 Lakhs (as per bank policy)

✅ Eligibility Criteria

  • Any Indian citizen (18 to 65 years age)
  • Farmers, Livestock Owners
  • Farmer Groups and FPOs
  • Self Help Groups (SHGs)
  • Cooperative Societies
  • Entrepreneurs in livestock sector

🏭 Eligible Activities

Dairy Farming

Milk production and dairy farm setup

Poultry Farming

Layer and broiler poultry units

Goat & Sheep Farming

Meat and wool production

Piggery

Pig farming for meat production

Animal Feed Production

Animal feed and fodder units

Veterinary Clinic

Animal healthcare services

Hatchery & Breeding

Poultry and livestock breeding units

Other Livestock Activities

Related livestock business activities

💡 Scheme Benefits

The NLM Loan provides farmers and entrepreneurs an opportunity to invest in the livestock sector and become self-reliant with substantial government subsidy support.

Start Your Livestock Business

Get up to 33% subsidy for your livestock farming project under National Livestock Mission

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