Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying

National Livestock Mission (NLM)

LOAN/CREDITSTARTUP-RELEVANT

Stage: Growth / scaling
Indicative amount: Credit-linked capital subsidy

What it is for

Promotes entrepreneurship and employment in poultry, sheep, goat, and piggery sectors.

Who can apply

Individuals, FPOs, SHGs, JLGs, Section 8 companies, and other entrepreneurs setting up livestock enterprises.

What you get

A 50% capital subsidy up to ₹50 lakh, depending on project category, alongside bank project/loan finance.

How to apply

Apply through your state's Animal Husbandry Department with a bank-linked project proposal.

Best suited for

An entrepreneur setting up a poultry, sheep/goat, or piggery unit needing capital subsidy alongside a loan.

Official links

National Livestock Mission — official page https://dahd.gov.in/schemes/programmes/national_livestock_mission

Summarised from official sources, last reviewed 2026-09-07. Amounts and eligibility are indicative — always confirm against the live scheme guideline before acting.