**Executive Summary**
This document presents the response of the Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying to starred question No. 141 regarding the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) in Uttar Pradesh. The response details the sanctioned projects, interest subvention releases, impact on dairy processing, and the credit guarantee scheme. The response was tabled in Lok Sabha on February 10, 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **AHIDF Project Sanctioning in Uttar Pradesh:**
* 36 projects have been sanctioned under the AHIDF in Uttar Pradesh as of January 2026, with a total project cost of Rs 1629.25 crore.
* Interest subvention has been released for 34 projects, amounting to Rs 32.81 crore.
* The 3% interest subvention for the remaining two projects has not been released due to pending term loan disbursement from respective banks.
* **Dairy Cooperatives and Interest Subvention:**
* AHIDF is demand-driven and available to eligible entities, including dairy cooperatives, adhering to guidelines.
* Only one dairy cooperative project has been approved for interest subvention, pending term loan disbursement.
* **Dairy Processing Projects and Impact:**
* 18 dairy processing and value addition projects were sanctioned in Uttar Pradesh, with 12 projects commencing commercial operations.
* These 12 projects have a total processing capacity of 17.86 Lakh Litres/day, benefiting approximately 64,800 farmers.
* District-wise details of the operational projects are provided in Annexure I.
* **Credit Guarantee Scheme:**
* There is no ceiling of Rs. 2 Crore on loan amount under the credit guarantee scheme under AHIDF, which is managed by NABARD.
* **Interest Subvention Period:**
* Projects sanctioned under AHIDF will receive interest subvention for eight years or the complete tenure of the term loan, whichever is earlier.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Government of India (Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying - DAHD)**
* **Impact:** Requires continued oversight and monitoring of AHIDF project implementation in Uttar Pradesh.
* **Action Required:** Continue to facilitate interest subvention releases and address any bottlenecks in the disbursement process.
**Stakeholder: Banks**
* **Impact:** Responsible for term loan disbursement for sanctioned projects to enable interest subvention release.
* **Action Required:** Expedite term loan disbursement process for the two projects in Uttar Pradesh where interest subvention is pending.
**Stakeholder: Dairy Cooperatives and Other Eligible Entities**
* **Impact:** Can benefit from the AHIDF scheme by submitting eligible project proposals.
* **Action Required:** Ensure projects align with AHIDF guidelines for approval and subsequent interest subvention benefits.
**Stakeholder: Farmers in Uttar Pradesh**
* **Impact:** Beneficiaries of increased dairy processing capacity and improved milk price realization.
* **Action Required:** Not applicable based on the document.
**Stakeholder: NABARD**
* **Impact:** Responsible for managing the AHIDF credit guarantee scheme.
* **Action Required:** Not applicable based on the document.
Key Entities Referenced
Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF): A scheme providing financial assistance for animal husbandry infrastructure projects.
Uttar Pradesh: Indian state where AHIDF projects are being implemented.
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD): An apex development finance institution managing the credit guarantee scheme under AHIDF.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying: The central ministry responsible for administering the AHIDF scheme.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION No. 141
TO BE ANSWERED ON 10th February 2026
ANIMAL HUSBANDRY INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT FUND
*141: Ms. IQRA CHOUDHARY:
Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
be pleased to state:
(a) the sanctioned versus released amount under the realigned Animal Husbandry
Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) in Uttar Pradesh till January 2026 and the
reasons for delays or shortfalls in the 3% interest subvention;
(b) the number of dairy cooperatives in Uttar Pradesh that have successfully availed the
3% interest subvention since February 2024 and those unable to access it;
(c) the details of operational dairy processing projects and their audit-verified impact on
daily milk price realisation for small and landless farmers, district-wise;
(d) the number of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) projects denied 25%
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) credit guarantee due
to the two crore loan ceiling, and steps taken by the Government to remove this
bottleneck; and
(e) the plan for AHIDF under the XVI Finance Commission cycle and whether 3%
interest subvention will continue for five years and if so, the details thereof?
A N S W E R
MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
मत्स्यपालन, पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री
(SHRI RAJIV RANJAN SINGH ALIAS LALAN SINGH)
(a) to (e): A statement is laid on the table of the House.
1STATEMENT REFERRED IN REPLY OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.
*141 PART (a) to (e) ON ANIMAL HUSBANDRY INFRASTRUCTURE
DEVELOPMENT FUND TO BE ANSWERED ON 10th FEBRUARY, 2026.
a) In the State of Uttar Pradesh, under realigned Animal Husbandry Infrastructure
Development Fund (AHIDF), Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
(DAHD), Government of India has sanctioned 36 projects, with the project cost of Rs
1629.25 crore as of January 2026. Interest subvention is released for 34 projects,
amounting to Rs 32.81 crore. For the two projects, the 3 % interest subvention is not
released, as the term loan disbursement is yet to be done by the respective banks.
b) AHIDF is a demand driven scheme and available to all eligible entities including dairy
cooperatives, if the project is as per the guidelines. Only one dairy cooperative project,
is approved for interest subvention, subject to disbursement of the term loan. As the
term loan has still not been disbursed, the interest subvention is not released so far.
c) Under the Dairy processing and value addition category, 18 projects have been
sanctioned in the State of Uttar Pradesh out of which 12 projects have started their
commercial operations. As per the Detailed project reports these 12 projects have
collectively created a processing capacity of 17.86 Lakh Litres/day, benefiting
approximately 64,800 farmers. The district wise details of operational projects in Uttar
Pradesh, are annexed at Annexure I.
d) There is no ceiling of Rs. 2 Crore on loan amount under the credit guarantee scheme
under AHIDF, being managed by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural
Development (NABARD).
e) As per the guidelines, the projects sanctioned under the AHIDF will receive interest
subvention for a period of eight years or complete tenure of term loan, whichever is
earlier.
2Annexure I
District wise details of operational Dairy processing projects under AHIDF in Uttar
Pradesh
District No. of Project Cost (INR Capacity Farmers
Projects Cr.) (LLPD*) Benefitted
Baghpat 1 31.59 2.50 12500
Bulandshahr 1 24.77 1.00 5000
Hapur 2 42.83 3.20 16000
Hathras 1 65.75 0.88 4000
Jhansi 1 4.61 0.01 100
Kanpur 1 69.91 0.40 4200
Nagar
Lucknow 1 20.40 4.00 3000
Mainpuri 1 39.82 2.71 2500
Mathura 2 85.08 3.16 17000
Prayagraj 1 3.04 0.00 500
Total 12 387.80 17.86 64800
*LLPD-Lakh litres per day
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