The Government of India offers several schemes to support piggery and dairy farming across the country. Below are some of the key schemes available:
1. National Livestock Mission (NLM)
- Purpose: This mission focuses on sustainable livestock development, including piggery and dairy farming.
- Eligibility: Farmers, self-help groups (SHGs), cooperatives, and entrepreneurs.
- Benefits: Financial assistance, subsidies, and interest-free loans for the establishment of piggery and dairy units, along with support for infrastructure development.
2. Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme (DEDS)
- Purpose: Promote dairy farming by providing financial support to individuals and groups.
- Eligibility: Individuals, farmers, SHGs, NGOs, and companies.
- Benefits: Subsidies up to 25-33% for setting up dairy farms, purchasing cows, and establishing other dairy-related infrastructure.
3. Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF)
- Purpose: Support infrastructure development for animal husbandry, including piggery and dairy farming.
- Eligibility: MSMEs, private companies, FPOs, and cooperatives.
- Benefits: Loans with interest subvention, credit guarantee, and support for developing cold chain infrastructure, processing units, and fodder farms.
4. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY)
- Purpose: Boost agro-processing, including meat processing from pigs.
- Eligibility: Entrepreneurs, SHGs, cooperatives, and companies.
- Benefits: Financial assistance for setting up processing units, infrastructure development, and marketing support.
5. Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme
- Purpose: Provides credit support for various agricultural activities, including livestock farming.
- Eligibility: Farmers, including those engaged in piggery and dairy farming.
- Benefits: Flexible credit facility at lower interest rates, which can be used for purchasing livestock, feed, and other necessities.
These schemes aim to empower farmers and livestock entrepreneurs with the financial resources needed to establish and expand piggery and dairy farming units. To apply, you can contact local banks, agricultural offices, or government agencies responsible for animal husbandry and farming schemes in your area.
