National Livestock Mission (NLM Subsidy Scheme)

The National Livestock Mission (NLM), administered by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India, is a nationwide entrepreneurship development program. The mission empowers farmers, rural youth, and agricultural entrepreneurs to establish high-yielding commercial livestock breeding and fodder processing enterprises by offering a direct 50% capital subsidy of up to ₹50,00,000 (₹50 Lakh).

Operating through SIDBI's dedicated Udyami Mitra portal (nlm.udyamimitra.in), NLM provides capital investment grants across four major entrepreneurship pillars: Sheep and Goat Breeding Farms, Rural Poultry Parent Farm Hatcheries, Commercial Pig Breeding units, and Fodder/Silage processing plants. Subsidies are routed through Scheduled Commercial Banks, Regional Rural Banks, or eligible self-financing routes, credited directly in two equal tranches through Direct Benefit Transfer.

Detailed funding caps and enterprise packages under the National Livestock Mission include: 1. Commercial Sheep & Goat Breeding (Up to ₹50 Lakh Subsidy): • 100 Female + 5 Male Unit (Project Cost ₹20 Lakh): 50% Subsidy of ₹10 Lakh. • 200 Female + 10 Male Unit (Project Cost ₹40 Lakh): 50% Subsidy of ₹20 Lakh. • 300 Female + 15 Male Unit (Project Cost ₹60 Lakh): 50% Subsidy of ₹30 Lakh. • 500 Female + 25 Male Unit (Project Cost ₹1 Crore): 50% Subsidy of ₹50 Lakh. 2. Rural Poultry Breeding & Hatchery (Up to ₹25 Lakh Subsidy): 50% capital subsidy on establishing a 1,000 parent bird layer/broiler breeding farm with automated incubators, hatchers, and mother brooding units (Project cost ₹50 Lakh; Subsidy ₹25 Lakh). 3. Commercial Pig Breeding Units (Up to ₹30 Lakh Subsidy): 50% subsidy on setting up 50 sow + 5 boar or 100 sow + 10 boar breeding farms (Project cost up to ₹60 Lakh; Subsidy up to ₹30 Lakh). 4. Fodder & Silage Seed Infrastructure (Up to ₹50 Lakh Subsidy): 50% subsidy for setting up total mixed ration (TMR) plants, silage baling/wrapping units, and seed processing plants. 5. Training & Extension Support: Free technical handholding from state veterinary universities and Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs).

To qualify for the 50% NLM capital subsidy: • Eligible Entities: Individual farmers, entrepreneurs, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Joint Liability Groups (JLGs), Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), Section 8 companies, and private enterprises. • Land Availability: Must own or have a registered lease agreement (minimum 8–10 years) for adequate land area to build bio-secure animal sheds and fodder cultivation. • Relevant Training: Applicant must have completed practical training in livestock management or poultry farming from a recognized government institute (KVK, ICAR, Animal Husbandry Department, or state veterinary university). • Financial Contribution: Must arrange 10%–25% minimum promoter contribution and secure bank loan sanction (or demonstrate verifiable self-financing capability for the balance).

Keep digital scans ready for upload on nlm.udyamimitra.in: 1. Aadhaar Card and PAN Card of the applicant. 2. Land Title (Khatauni/Khasra/7-12) or Registered Lease Deed (8+ years). 3. Detailed Project Report (DPR) detailing civil shed estimates, animal source, and financial viability. 4. Bank Loan Sanction Letter / In-Principle Approval (or Bank Statement for self-funding). 5. Livestock / Poultry Training Certificate. 6. 2 Passport-sized Photographs.

• Aadhaar Card and PAN Card of the applicant/promoters
• Land Ownership Records (Khatauni/Khasra/7-12) or Registered Lease Deed (minimum 8–10 years)
• Detailed Project Report (DPR) with technical layout, animal housing design, and cash flow projections
• Bank Loan In-Principle Sanction Letter / Bank Appraisal (or proof of self-funding)
• Animal Husbandry / Poultry Training Certificate (from KVK, ICAR, or State Veterinary College)
• Entity Registration Proof (UDYAM Certificate, Partnership Deed, or Company Incorporation if applicable)

Applying for NLM capital subsidies follows 5 structured steps on the official portal: Step 1 — Prepare DPR & Secure Bank Sanction: Prepare your Detailed Project Report (DPR) and obtain an in-principle loan sanction from your commercial bank (or arrange self-finance proof). Step 2 — Register on NLM Portal: Visit nlm.udyamimitra.in, click 'Apply Online', create a login ID, and fill in personal, farm, and project details. Step 3 — Upload Documents: Upload your DPR, bank sanction letter, land papers, training certificate, and submit the proposal online. Step 4 — State Level Executive Committee (SLEC) Approval: The State Department of Animal Husbandry conducts a site inspection and recommends the file to the Central Ministry for financial sanction. Step 5 — Tranche Disbursal: After in-principle central approval, the 1st subsidy tranche (50% of subsidy) is released to your bank upon completing civil construction. The 2nd tranche is released after animal stocking and tagging.

The NLM portal accepts applications continuously throughout the financial year. State Level Executive Committees meet monthly to review and recommend fresh project proposals.

• Constructing sheds or buying animals before receiving official in-principle approval on nlm.udyamimitra.in (pre-incurred costs are strictly disqualified). • Applying without a valid animal husbandry training certificate from a government institute. • Submitting an unregistered or short-term land lease deed. • Purchasing untagged or non-vaccinated breeding stock.

Get your animal husbandry training certificate in advance and prepare a realistic, professional Detailed Project Report (DPR). Ensure that your land lease deed is formally registered at the sub-registrar office before applying on nlm.udyamimitra.in.

The National Livestock Mission is revolutionizing rural entrepreneurship in India. By providing up to ₹50 Lakh in 50% capital subsidies for commercial sheep, goat, poultry, and fodder enterprises, NLM empowers farmers to build highly lucrative, modern agribusinesses.

Facts on this page are based on the official documents and portals below. Rules can change, so confirm the latest position on the official source before applying.

1. National Livestock Mission Revised Operational Guidelines — Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (2024-03-01)