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Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund
Before you apply: AHIDF was approved up to 31 March 2026. A further continuation had not been notified when this page was checked in September 2026 — confirm with the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying before applying.
AHIDF incentivises private investment in dairy, meat processing, and animal feed plants with interest subvention and credit guarantee through NCGTC.
Max Benefit3% interest subvention + credit guarantee up to ₹2 Crore
Benefit TypeInterest Subvention + Credit Guarantee
Project Cost Range₹10 Lakh – ₹50 Crore
Timeline90–180 days via NABARD
Check My Eligibility Key Benefits
- 3% interest subvention for eight years, including a two-year moratorium, on loans covering up to 90% of project cost.
- Credit guarantee of up to 25% of the credit facility for MSME borrowers.
Who Can Apply
Applies only to: Only dairy processing, meat processing, animal feed plants, breed multiplication farms, veterinary vaccine and drug units, and animal-waste-to-wealth projects — not general food processing.
- Individual entrepreneurs, private companies, MSMEs, FPOs, Section 8 companies and dairy co-operatives.
Eligible Business Types
Manufacturing
MSME Category Applicability
MicroSmallMedium
Eligible Industries
🍽️ Food Processing🌾 Agri & Livestock Processing
How to Apply
- Apply on the AHIDF portal; the department appraises the project and forwards it to the lender.
Apply at: AHIDF portal
Required Documents
- Udyam Registration
- Project Report/DPR
- Bank Loan Sanction
- Land Documents
- CA Certificate
- FSSAI License
Stacking Compatibility
This scheme can be combined with the following for higher total benefits:
Common Rejection Reasons
- Non-animal husbandry activity
- Inadequate project viability
- Missing NABARD empanelment
Subsidy Setu's DPR preparation process addresses all common rejection points before filing.