**Summary:**
As of July 22, 2025, the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) scheme has received 572 project proposals for infrastructural development in Bihar, with a total project cost of Rs. 2401.16 Cr. and a term loan requirement of Rs. 259.77 Cr. Six projects have been approved by the Project Approval Committee (PAC) under AHIDF from 2020-21 to date.
The district-wise breakdown of approved projects, project costs, and interest subvention released is as follows:
* Gopalganj: 1 project, Project Cost Rs. 12.13 Cr., Interest Subvention Released Rs. 0.33 Cr.
* Kishanganj: 1 project, Project Cost Rs. 42.77 Cr., Interest Subvention Released Rs. 3.14 Cr.
* Muzaffarpur: 3 projects, Project Cost Rs. 140.76 Cr., Interest Subvention Released Rs. 9.67 Cr.
* Purnia: 1 project, Project Cost Rs. 36.50 Cr., Interest Subvention Released Rs. 0.00 Cr.
* Grand Total: 6 projects, Project Cost Rs. 232.16 Cr., Interest Subvention Released Rs. 13.15 Cr.
There is no fixed timeline for project approval; however, the PAC typically convenes monthly, and the Department aims to expedite approvals based on loan sanctions and compliance submissions from lending organizations.
This information was provided by Union Minister of State, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel, in a written reply in Lok Sabha on July 29, 2025. (Release ID: 2149832).
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying: The Indian government ministry responsible for policies related to fisheries, animal husbandry, and dairying.
Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF): A scheme by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying to encourage investment in animal husbandry infrastructure.
Bihar: A state in eastern India where the projects under AHIDF are being implemented.
Project Approval Committee (PAC): A committee within the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) responsible for approving projects.
Gopalganj district: A district in the state of Bihar, India, where projects have been approved under the AHIDF scheme.
Kishanganj: A district in Bihar where projects have been approved under the AHIDF scheme.
Muzaffarpur: A district in Bihar where projects have been approved under the AHIDF scheme.
Purnia: A district in Bihar where projects have been approved under the AHIDF scheme.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
AHIDF for Bihar
Posted On: 29 JUL 2025 5:45PM by PIB Delhi
572 projects have been received with project cost of Rs.2401.16 Cr. and term loan of Rs.259.77 Cr. under the
Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) Scheme for Bihar intended for infrastructural
development from 2020-21 to till date (22.07.2025).
Out of 572 projects received for Bihar, 6 projects have been approved till date (22.07.2025) by
Project Approval Committee (PAC) of Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF).
The district-wise details of projects approved for individual private companies benefitted from the fund in the
State of Bihar including Gopalganj district under Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund
(AHIDF) from 2020-21 to till date (22.07.2025) is as under:
A p p r o v e d Interest Subvention
S No District Name Project Cost (In Cr.)
Projects Released (In Cr.)
1 Gopalganj 1 12.13 0.33
2 Kishanganj 1 42.77 3.14
3 Muzaffarpur 3 140.76 9.67
4 Purnia 1 36.50 0.00
Grand Total 6 232.16 13.15
There is no stipulated timeline for completion of the approval procedure as per the operational guidelines.
However, Project Approval Committee (PAC) meeting is usually held every month and the Department
completes all the procedures for approval as quickly as possible on the basis of the loan sanction and other
compliances as submitted by the lending organization of the respective projects. This information was given
by Union Minister of State, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel,
in a written reply in Lok Sabha on 29th July, 2025.
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(Release ID: 2149832)