Livestock, Dairy & FisheriesCentralMode: Online DBT Portal
National Livestock Mission (NLM): 50% Capital Subsidy for Goat, Sheep & Poultry
राष्ट्रीय पशुधन मिशन (बकरी, भेड़ व मुर्गी पालन 50% सब्सिडी)
Nodal Authority: Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD)
NLM fosters entrepreneurship in small ruminants and poultry by giving a 50% non-repayable capital grant to establish modern breed multiplier farms, feed processing plants, and fodder silage units.
Max Subsidy Cap
Up to ₹50,000,000 (Goat 500+25 units: ₹50L; 100+5 units: ₹10L; Poultry: ₹25L)
Small/Marginal Share
50% capital subsidy (Farmer finances remaining via bank loan or equity)
Funding Pattern
100% Central : 0% State
Toll-Free Helpline
011-23388534
Subsidy Slabs by Farmer Category
| Farmer Social Category | Government Subsidy Share |
|---|---|
| Small & Marginal Farmers (< 2 Hectares) | 50% capital subsidy (Farmer finances remaining via bank loan or equity) |
| Women Farmers | 50% capital subsidy with priority screening |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) & Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 50% capital subsidy under special central assistance |
| General / Large Farmers (> 2 Hectares) | 50% capital subsidy up to statutory ceiling |
Mandatory Eligibility Requirements
- Individuals, FPOs, Section 8 companies, Joint Liability Groups (JLGs), and Self Help Groups (SHGs).
- Must possess owned or leased land adequate for shed construction and fodder cultivation.
- Must have completed certified training in animal husbandry from ICAR, KVK, or state veterinary institute.
- Must obtain bank loan in-principle approval or self-financing net worth certificate.
Step-by-Step Application Process
- 1Complete a 3 to 5 day goat farming or poultry training course at local Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK).
- 2Prepare project report (DPR) and obtain bank in-principle sanction letter.
- 3Register and submit application online on SIDBI NLM portal (nlm.udyamimitra.in).
- 4State Level Executive Committee (SLEC) inspects and recommends to DAHD Central Committee.
- 5Subsidy released to lending bank upon shed construction and animal induction.
Required Documents Checklist
Detailed Project Report (DPR) verified by veterinary professional
Land ownership documents or registered lease deed
Training certificate from KVK or Animal Husbandry department
In-principle bank loan sanction letter
Aadhaar, PAN, and geotagged farm photos
Direct Application Link
NLM Portal on SIDBI Udyamimitra
Submit your application directly through the authorized government portal:
Open Official PortalFarmer Helpline: 011-23388534
Top Farmer Benefits
- Direct back-ended capital subsidy deposited in bank account in two equal installments.
- Generates lucrative alternate round-the-year rural income resistant to crop failures.
- Includes insurance and breed improvement subsidies.
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Frequently asked questions
50% one-time capital subsidy up to ₹50 Lakhs for commercial goat/sheep breeding (up to 500 females + 25 males) and poultry parent farms. Specifically, small & marginal farmers receive 50% capital subsidy (Farmer finances remaining via bank loan or equity), while women and SC/ST farmers receive 50% capital subsidy with priority screening. The maximum assistance is capped at Up to ₹50,000,000 (Goat 500+25 units: ₹50L; 100+5 units: ₹10L; Poultry: ₹25L).
Applicants must submit: Detailed Project Report (DPR) verified by veterinary professional, Land ownership documents or registered lease deed, Training certificate from KVK or Animal Husbandry department, In-principle bank loan sanction letter, Aadhaar, PAN, and geotagged farm photos. All documents must be clearly scanned and linked to your active Aadhaar-seeded bank account.
You can apply directly through NLM Portal on SIDBI Udyamimitra (https://nlm.udyamimitra.in) or visit your local Common Service Center (CSC / VLE). Follow the step-by-step procedure: (1) Register with Aadhaar, (2) Upload land records and quotations, (3) Receive pre-sanction, and (4) Complete geotagged verification.
Key qualifying conditions include: Individuals, FPOs, Section 8 companies, Joint Liability Groups (JLGs), and Self Help Groups (SHGs).; Must possess owned or leased land adequate for shed construction and fodder cultivation.; Must have completed certified training in animal husbandry from ICAR, KVK, or state veterinary institute.; Must obtain bank loan in-principle approval or self-financing net worth certificate..