NLM Piggery Capital Subsidy
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India · Central government
One-time 50% capital subsidy up to Rs. 30 lakh under the National Livestock Mission funds entrepreneurs setting up a piggery farm.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Up to ₹30,00,000
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
About this scheme
Under the National Livestock Mission, the piggery entrepreneurship component provides financial support for establishing a new pig breeding farm. It covers half of the capital expenditure, with a one-time subsidy capped at Rs. 30 lakh per unit.
The subsidy ceiling is linked to herd size: Rs. 15 lakh for a unit comprising 50 sows and 5 boars, and Rs. 30 lakh for 100 sows and 10 boars. Eligible applicants include individuals, Self Help Groups, Farmer Producer Organisations, Farmer Cooperatives, Joint Liability Groups, and Section 8 companies.
The assistance meets up to 50% of the project cost, with the remainder funded through the applicant's own contribution and bank finance. Proposals are submitted on the NLM portal and reviewed by the State Implementing Agency prior to central approval.
Who can apply
- Eligible business forms
- Sole proprietorship, Partnership firm
- Udyam registration
- Not specified
- MSME registration
- Not specified
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not specified
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- Not restricted
- Individuals establishing a piggery farm - Self Help Groups (SHGs) - Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) - Farmer Cooperatives (FCOs) - Joint Liability Groups (JLGs) - Section 8 companies - Subsidy ceiling varies with herd size (50 or 100 sows)
How to apply
- Determine the herd size (50 or 100 sows), as this sets the maximum subsidy limit. - Draft a comprehensive project report that outlines capital expenditure and the financing arrangement. - Submit the application through the NLM portal at nlm.udyamimitra.in, attaching KYC, land, and bank documentation. - The State Implementing Agency reviews the application and forwards its recommendation. - Following approval, the capital subsidy is disbursed once the unit is operational.
Frequently asked questions
How much subsidy does a piggery farm get?
A one-time capital subsidy of 50% of the total project cost is available, capped at Rs. 30 lakhs per unit.
Do the caps vary by herd size?
Yes — the subsidy is Rs. 15 lakh for a unit of 50 sows and 5 boars, and Rs. 30 lakh for a unit of 100 sows and 10 boars.
Who is eligible?
The scheme is open to individuals, self-help groups (SHGs), farmer producer organisations (FPOs), farmer cooperatives, joint liability groups (JLGs), and Section 8 companies.
Is the subsidy repayable?
No. It is a capital subsidy, not a loan, and takes no equity.
How is the rest of the project funded?
The subsidy covers only half the project cost, so the remaining half must be met through the entrepreneur's own contribution and bank finance.
Where do I apply?
The application is submitted through the National Livestock Mission portal at nlm.udyamimitra.in.
Sectors
- Agri Food Rural
- Nationallivestockmission
- Piggery
- Pigfarming
- Capitalsubsidy
- Animalhusbandry
- Ruralenterprise
Details last verified on 9 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.