Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF)

iAbout This Scheme

AHIDF is a ₹15,000 crore fund providing 3% interest subvention and 90% loan with credit guarantee to private sector, MSMEs, farmer producer organisations, and Section 8 companies for investment in dairy processing, meat processing, animal feed, breed improvement, and veterinary vaccine infrastructure.

🎁Key Benefits

• 3% per annum interest subvention on bank loans
• 90% loan coverage; only 10% own equity required
• Credit guarantee through NCGTC for loans up to ₹2 crore
• Covers dairy, meat, animal feed, breed improvement, veterinary vaccines
• Repayment period up to 8 years with 2-year moratorium
• Total fund: ₹15,000 crore under Atma Nirbhar Bharat

✅Eligibility Criteria

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  Private sector entities
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  MSMEs in animal husbandry sector
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  Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)
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  Section 8 companies (non-profit with commercial activity)

📝How to Apply

❓Frequently Asked Questions