Executive Summary & Operational Context
The Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) is a ₹15,000 Crore special infrastructure initiative providing up to 90% bank loan financing, a 3% annual interest subvention, and credit guarantee cover for establishing dairy processing plants, Bulk Milk Coolers (BMCs), TMR feed plants, and commercial breed multiplication units.
Borrowers receive a direct 3% interest subvention for up to 8 years plus a 2-year initial principal repayment holiday (moratorium).
Eligible Activities Under AHIDF
1. Dairy Processing & Value Addition: Milk chilling centers (BMCs), milk pouch packaging lines, cheese, paneer, and ice-cream processing units; 2. Animal Feed Infrastructure: Total Mixed Ration (TMR) block plants, bypass protein/fat manufacturing units, commercial silage making and baling units, and mineral mixture production facilities; 3. Breed Improvement Farms: Modern mechanized breeding centers.
How to Implement on Your Dairy Farm
Apply on the AHIDF Udyami Mitra Portal
Submit detailed business plan on the national single-window portal (ahidf.udyamimitra.in).
Select Lending Bank from Portal List
Choose from participating scheduled commercial banks (SBI, BoB, HDFC, ICICI, PNB, NABARD).
Claim Credit Guarantee under CGTMSE
Eligible MSME projects receive up to 25% credit guarantee coverage through NABARD's Credit Guarantee Fund Trust.
Recommended Breeds for this System
Related Dairy Guides in Project Reports & Loans
2-Cow Mini Dairy Farm Project Report: SBI Bank Loan, Cash Flow & Monthly Income
5-Cow Commercial Dairy Project Report: NABARD DEDS Subsidy, Capital Cost & ROI
10-Cow Gir/Crossbred Dairy Project Report: SBI Pashu KCC, Shed Cost & 5-Year Balance Sheet
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions: AHIDF Scheme: 3% Interest Subvention & 90% Bank Loan for Dairy Processing & Fodder Plants
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