National Livestock Mission (NLM) Subsidy for Piggery Farming

Up to ₹30 Lakh Capital Subsidy for Pig Breeding Entrepreneurs

Table of Content

1. What is the National Livestock Mission (NLM)
2. NLM Subsidy for Poultry – Hatchery, Breeding & Mother Units
3. NLM Subsidy for Sheep and Goat Farming
4. NLM Subsidy for Piggery Farming
5. NLM Subsidy for Horse, Donkey & Camel Breeding
6. NLM Subsidy for Feed & Fodder Value Addition Units
7. NLM Subsidy for Seed Processing & Grading Units

Start Your Pig Farming Business with Government Support

Under the National Livestock Mission (NLM), the Government of India offers 50% capital subsidy of up to ₹30 Lakhs for setting up pig breeding farms. This initiative promotes entrepreneurship, productivity, and self-sufficiency in pork production while creating organized rural piggery businesses across India.

Whether you're an individual, SHG, FPO, JLG, FCO, or a Section 8 Company, this scheme can help you establish a modern, profitable pig breeding unit.

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Subsidy Details and Unit Size

The subsidy covers:

• Construction of sheds, farrowing pens & piglet housing
• Purchase of piglets with high genetic merit
• Equipment, veterinary aid & insurance costs
• Transportation of breeding animals

No subsidy on land, rent, working capital, or vehicles.

Funding Structure

🔹 50% capital subsidy, disbursed in two equal installments
🔹 Bank-financed or self-financed models are accepted
🔹 First installment after 25% infra expenditure is verified
🔹 Second installment upon completion and verification by the State Implementing Agency
🔹 Self-financing entrepreneurs must submit a bank guarantee (valid for 3 years) for the unsubsidized project cost

Who Can Apply?

• Individual Entrepreneurs
• Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
• Joint Liability Groups (JLGs)
• Farmers Producer Organizations (FPOs)
• Farmers Cooperatives (FCOs)
• Section 8 Companies

Applicants must show relevant training or experience, own or lease project land, and contribute a minimum 10% margin.