GovernmentCentral (Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying) Verified 2026-07-05

Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF)

3% per annum interest subvention on bank loans for up to 8 years (including moratorium) for eligible dairy/meat processing, animal feed, breed improvement, and animal waste-to-wealth projects. Loans up to 90% of project cost from scheduled banks; credit guarantee for MSMEs.

Eligibility

  • Individual entrepreneurs, private companies, MSMEs, FPOs, Section 8 companies and dairy cooperatives
  • Own contribution: 10% (micro/small units), up to 15% (medium), up to 25% (others)
  • Moratorium up to 2 years; repayment up to 10 years including moratorium

How to apply

Apply online through the AHIDF portal (ahidf.udyamimitra.in) with a project proposal; loan sanctioned by scheduled banks; 3% interest subvention and credit guarantee applied on the sanctioned loan.

Required documents

  • Detailed Project Report (DPR)
  • Bank loan sanction/appraisal
  • Entity registration/KYC
  • Land documents

Official sources

Verification notes

Verified on dahd.gov.in. 3% interest subvention for up to 8 years, 90% loan and credit guarantee confirmed. maxValueInINR omitted (no fixed per-project cap in verified context). [AI-gathered from official sources on 2026-07-05; needs team review]