Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF)

Open all year Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying All of India

Subsidy

3% interest subvention on the bank loan. Credit guarantee for MSMEs.

What it funds: 3% interest subvention on bank loans for dairy, meat, feed and breeding businesses
Who can apply: Individual entrepreneur, private company, MSME or FPO
Section 8 companies and dairy cooperatives also eligible
Dairy, meat, feed, breeding or animal waste project
Loan sanctioned by an approved lender
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Apply online on the AHIDF portal. The ministry screens it, then a bank sanctions the loan.
Best for: Early revenue, Growth stage
Sectors: AgriTech FoodTech
Run by: Government of India

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