**Executive Summary**
This document is a response to Unstarred Question No. 1495 in the Lok Sabha concerning the National Livestock Mission (NLM). The document details financial assistance programs, government support for fodder infrastructure, measures to enhance private sector investment, and the impact of government initiatives on livestock population, especially in Rajasthan. The response was provided on December 9th, 2025.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Financial Assistance under NLM (Entrepreneurship Development Component):**
* 50% capital subsidy up to Rs. 50.00 lakh is provided to various entities. These include individuals, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Joint Liability Groups (JLGs), Farmer Cooperative Organizations (FCOs) and Section 8 Companies. The funding is available for establishing rural poultry, sheep, goat, pig, camel, horse, and donkey breeding farms and fodder value-addition units.
* The scheme is entirely digitalized.
* 3843 projects have been approved with a total project cost of Rs. 2672.65 Cr. and an approved subsidy of Rs. 1233.69 Cr.
* 2014 projects have received the first installment of subsidy (Rs. 354.06 Cr), and 706 projects have received the second installment (Rs. 119.34 Cr.).
* **Category-wise progress-NLM (EDP):**
* Feed and fodder: 129 projects, Rs. 120.62 Cr. project cost, Rs. 52.86 Cr. subsidy, 4.65 lakh MTPA capacity created
* Small Ruminant (sheep & goat): 3169 projects, Rs. 2240.40 Cr. project cost, Rs. 1050.34 Cr. subsidy, 11.43 lakh sheep & goat capacity created
* Piggery: 338 projects, Rs. 200.13 Cr. project cost, Rs. 80.63 Cr. subsidy, 0.32 lakh pigs capacity created
* Entrepreneur Rural Poultry: 207 projects, Rs. 111.50 Cr. project cost, Rs. 49.86 Cr. subsidy, 2.31 lakh birds capacity created
* **Support for Fodder Infrastructure:**
* The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) is implementing the National Livestock Mission (NLM) with a Sub-Mission on Feed and Fodder Development since 2014-15. It was realigned in July 2021 and modified in March 2024.
* The Sub-Mission includes an entrepreneurial activity with a 50% capital subsidy (up to Rs. 50.00 lakh) for establishing fodder seed processing infrastructure, including grading units and storage godowns.
* **Enhancing Private Sector Investment (AHIDF Scheme):**
* The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) provides interest subvention to eligible entities under the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF). This includes individual entrepreneurs, Private Companies, MSMEs, FPOs, Section 8 companies, and Dairy Cooperatives.
* Sectors covered include dairy processing, meat processing, animal feed plants, breed improvement, veterinary vaccine production, agri-waste management, and wool processing infrastructure.
* Under AHIDF, 18 projects have been approved for Rajasthan State, leveraging an investment of Rs 258.12 Crores.
* No projects under AHIDF have been received for Jhalawar and Baran districts of Rajasthan.
* **Impact on Livestock Population:**
* As per the Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics (BAHS) 2024, the indigenous cattle population in Rajasthan increased by 4.60%, from 1,33,24,462 in 2012 to 1,39,37,630 in 2019.
**Impact Analysis**
**Individuals, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Joint Liability Groups (JLGs), Farmer Cooperative Organizations (FCOs) and Section 8 Companies**
* **Impact:** Access to 50% capital subsidy up to Rs. 50.00 lakh under the NLM Entrepreneurship Development component for establishing livestock breeding farms and fodder value-addition units.
* **Action Required:** Apply for the subsidy to establish or expand livestock-related businesses.
**Private Companies, MSMEs, FPOs, Section 8 companies, and Dairy Cooperatives**
* **Impact:** Eligible for interest subvention under the AHIDF scheme for investments in various livestock-related sectors.
* **Action Required:** Apply for funding under the AHIDF scheme to establish or expand operations.
**Livestock Farmers in Rajasthan**
* **Impact:** Benefit from the increase in indigenous cattle population due to government initiatives.
* **Action Required:** Continue to engage with government programs to improve livestock farming practices and productivity.
**Livestock Sector in Jhalawar and Baran districts of Rajasthan**
* **Impact:** No projects under AHIDF have been received for Jhalawar and Baran districts of Rajasthan.
* **Action Required:** To explore and propose projects under AHIDF, or other relevant schemes to enhance the livestock sector.
Key Entities Referenced
National Livestock Mission (NLM): A scheme by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying providing financial assistance for livestock conservation and entrepreneurship development.
Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD): The primary governmental body implementing the National Livestock Mission and other related schemes.
Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF): A scheme to promote private sector investment in the livestock sector, administered by DAHD.
Rajasthan: A state in India specifically mentioned regarding the impact and implementation of Government initiatives on livestock population.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 1495
TO BE ANSWERED ON 09TH DECEMBER 2025
NATIONAL LIVESTOCK MISSION
1495. SHRI DUSHYANT SINGH:
Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
मत्स्यपालन, पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री
Be pleased to state:
(a) The details of the specific financial assistance programs available under the National
Livestock Mission (NLM) for breeders and private enterprises engaged in the conservation of
livestock species;
(b) Whether the Government plans to increase support for the establishment of infrastructure
related to fodder processing and seed production for livestock in the country if so, the details
thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
(c) the details of the measures being considered to enhance private sector investment in the
livestock sector, including potential partnerships and funding opportunities particularly in
Jhalawar and Baran districts in Rajasthan; and
(d) the details regarding the impact of the Government initiatives on livestock population as per
the Government especially in Rajasthan including any statistics or assessments conducted
after its implementation.
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
(SHRI RAJIV RANJAN SINGH ALIAS LALAN SINGH)
(a) The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India, under the
Entrepreneurship Development component of National Livestock Mission, is providing a 50%
capital subsidy up to Rs. 50.00 lakh to individuals, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), Self-
Help Groups (SHGs), Joint Liability Groups (JLGs), Farmer Cooperative Organizations (FCOs)
and Section 8 Companies for the establishment of rural poultry breeding farms; sheep, goat, pig,
camel, horse, and donkey breeding farms; and fodder value-addition units (i.e., hay, silage, Total
Mixed Ration (TMR), fodder block, fodder seed processing, grading, and storage units). The entire
scheme is end-to-end digitalized.
Till date 3843 projects have been approved with total project cost of Rs.2672.65 Cr. and an
approved subsidy of Rs.1233.69 Cr. Of these, 2014 project have received the first Instalment of
subsidy to the tune of Rs.354.06 Cr. and 706 projects have received the second Instalment of
subsidy to the tune of Rs.119.34 Cr. Category-wise projects approved are as under:Category-wise Number of Project Cost Approved Capacity created
progress-NLM Projects (INR Cr.) Subsidy (INR
(EDP) Cr.)
Feed and fodder 129 120.62 52.86 4.65 lakh MTPA
Small Ruminant 11.43 lakh sheep
3169 2240.40 1050.34
(sheep & goat) & goat
Piggery
338 200.13 80.63 0.32 lakh pigs
Entrepreneur
Rural Poultry 207 111.50 49.86 2.31 lakh birds
Total 3843 2672.65 1233.69
(b) The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Government of India is
implementing Centrally Sponsored Scheme National Livestock Mission with a Sub Mission on
Feed and Fodder Development since 2014-15.The Mission is realigned in July 2021 and modified
in March 2024.The Sub-Mission is currently having an component of Entrepreneurial activity on
feed and fodder development providing a 50% capital subsidy of total project cost up to Rs. 50.00
lakh to the beneficiaries for establishment of infrastructure for Fodder Seed processing including
grading unit/ fodder seed storage godown as per scheme guidelines.
(c) To promote private sector investment in the livestock sector, under Animal Husbandry
Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) scheme, Department of Animal Husbandry and
Dairying (DAHD), Government of India is assisting and providing interest subvention to the
eligible entities including individual entrepreneurs, Private Companies, MSMEs, Farmers
Producers Organizations (FPOs), Section 8 companies and Dairy Cooperatives for establishment
of units in following sectors: (i) Dairy processing and value addition infrastructure, (ii) Meat
processing and value addition infrastructure, (iii) Animal Feed Plants, (iv) Breed improvement
technology and breed multiplication farms for cattle/Buffalo/Sheep/Goat/Pig, (v) Veterinary
vaccine and drug production facilities, (vi) Animal waste to wealth management (agri-waste
management) and (vii) primary wool processing infrastructure.
Under AHIDF, 18 projects have been approved for the Rajasthan State, leveraging an investment
of Rs 258.12 Crores. However, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD),
Government of India has not received any projects under AHIDF for grant of assistance from the
Jhalawar and Baran districts of Rajasthan.
Under NLM Entrepreneurship Development component, as detailed above 50% capital subsidy
up to Rs.50.00 lakh is also being provided to individuals, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs),
Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Joint Liability Groups(JLGs), Farmer Cooperative Organizations
(FCOs) and Section 8 companies to encourage investment and establishment of rural poultry
breeding farms, sheep/goat, pig, Camel, Horse, Donkey breeding farm, fodder value addition (i.e.
Hay/Silage/Total Mixed Ration (TMR)/ Fodder Block / fodder seed processing and grading
infrastructure Units including storage unit.
(d) As per the Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics (BAHS), 2024, indigenous cattle population
has increased from 1,33,24,462 in the year 2012 to 1,39,37,630 in the year 2019 in the
Rajasthan State which is 4.60 percent increase in Rajasthan.
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