NLM Poultry Capital Subsidy
By Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India
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Quick Answer
One-time 50% capital subsidy up to Rs. 25 lakh for entrepreneurs setting up a poultry unit under the National Livestock Mission.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹25L
- Funding type
- Subsidy
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
About this subsidy
Under the National Livestock Mission's entrepreneurship development component, the Centre funds half the project cost of a new poultry unit — parent farm, hatchery and brooder-cum-mother unit style operations — with a one-time capital subsidy capped at Rs. 25 lakh per unit.
The subsidy is open to individuals, Self Help Groups, Farmer Producer Organisations, Farmer Cooperatives, Joint Liability Groups and Section 8 companies, which makes it one of the few central schemes where a first-time livestock entrepreneur and a formal producer company apply through the same window. You bring the remaining project cost, typically through own contribution plus a bank term loan, and the subsidy is released against the approved project.
Applications are filed on the NLM portal hosted by Udyami Mitra, where the project proposal is appraised by the State Implementing Agency before it goes to the central approval committee.
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Subsidy providers
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) is one of the departments of the Government of India's Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. It is based at Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi. For founders, its relevance is a set of schemes that help entrepreneurs…
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- Amount
- Up to ₹25L
What You Get
A one-time 50% capital subsidy of the total project cost is provided, with a maximum subsidy of up to Rs. 25 lakhs for each unit. The subsidy is a straight capital contribution towards setting up the poultry unit — it is not repayable and takes no equity — and the balance of the project cost is met by the entrepreneur's own contribution and bank finance.
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Application Process
- 1
Prepare project report
Draw up the poultry unit DPR with the total project cost and financing plan.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
- 2
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 3
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 4
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much subsidy do I get for a poultry unit?
A one-time 50% capital subsidy of the total project cost, up to a maximum of Rs. 25 lakhs for each unit.
Who can apply?
Individuals, Self Help Groups, Farmer Producer Organisations, Farmer Cooperatives, Joint Liability Groups and Section 8 companies.
Do I have to repay the subsidy?
No. It is a capital subsidy, not a loan — it is not repayable and takes no equity.
Does the scheme fund the entire project?
No. It covers 50% of the project cost; the remaining half must come from your own contribution and bank finance.
Where do I apply?
On the National Livestock Mission portal at nlm.udyamimitra.in, where the proposal is routed to the State Implementing Agency.
Is there an application deadline?
No fixed deadline is stated — proposals are accepted on an ongoing basis under the mission guidelines.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
