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Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund

AHIDFCentral schemeDepartment of Animal Husbandry & Dairying

Check before you apply. The scheme’s approved term ran to 31 March 2026 and we could not confirm an extension. Ask the lender or the department whether new applications are being taken.

3% interest subvention on loans for dairy, meat processing, animal feed and other livestock infrastructure, with a credit guarantee for MSMEs and dairy cooperatives.

Who it is for

FPOs, MSMEs, Section 8 companies, private companies, dairy cooperatives and individual entrepreneurs.

Basic eligibility

  • A viable dairy processing, meat processing, animal feed or breed improvement project.
  • Loan from a scheduled bank or eligible lender.

Documents usually needed

  • Detailed project report
  • KYC and PAN of promoters
  • Land papers
  • Statutory clearances as applicable

How to apply

Apply on the AHIDF portal; the application is appraised by the ministry and the lender.

Official source: ahidf.udyamimitra.in

Always confirm eligibility, benefits, documents, deadlines and how to apply on the official source before you act. We do not guarantee approval of any application. This page was last reviewed in November 2026; amounts and rules may have changed since.

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