AHIDF • Animal Husbandry Infrastructure
AHIDF Scheme
Eligibility, Subsidy & How to Apply
Get up to 90% loan coverage with 3% interest subvention for dairy, meat processing, feed manufacturing, and allied infrastructure projects.
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Loan Coverage
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Interest Subvention
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NABARD Guarantee
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Principal Moratorium
What It Is
What Is The AHIDF Scheme?
India's animal husbandry sector is evolving rapidly, and AHIDF - the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund - aims to create modern infrastructure in dairy, meat processing, feed manufacturing and allied sectors.
Eligible entities can access loan plus subsidy support, including startups, MSMEs, FPOs, private companies, Section 8 companies and individual entrepreneurs. MSMEs can also avail 25% credit guarantee support via NABARD, so collateral is not mandatory for all applicants.
Why Founders Apply
- 01
Up to 90% of project cost as loan cover
- 02
3% interest subvention for up to 8 years
- 03
25% credit guarantee through NABARD
- 04
2-year moratorium on principal
Key Benefits
Key Benefits & Subsidy Breakdown
Loan Cover, Subvention, NABARD Guarantee And A Principal Holiday - For Dairy, Meat, Feed And Allied Units.
01
Loan Coverage
Up to 90% of project cost.
02
Interest Subvention
3% interest subvention for up to 8 years.
03
Credit Guarantee
25% guarantee through NABARD. Collateral is not mandatory for all applicants.
04
Moratorium
2 years on principal repayment.
Who Qualifies
AHIDF Scheme Eligibility
Applicant Types On The Left; The Project Categories AHIDF Typically Covers On The Right.
Applicant Types
FPOs
Farmer Producer Organisations setting up dairy, feed or processing infrastructure.
Private Companies & MSMEs
Private limited companies and Udyam-registered MSMEs in animal husbandry value chains.
Startups, Section 8 & Individuals
Startups, Section 8 companies and individual entrepreneurs are eligible to apply.
Projects Covered
Dairy & Ice Cream
Dairy plants and ice cream units.
Meat, Feed & Fodder
Meat processing units, feed plants and fodder plants.
Vaccines & By-Products
Veterinary vaccine units and by-product conversion units.
How To Apply
How To Apply For AHIDF Scheme
Six Steps From Project-Type Check To Bank Sanction And Interest Subvention Approval.
- STEP 01
PROCESS
Check Eligibility & Project Type
Verify if your project falls under eligible categories.
- STEP 02
PROCESS
Prepare DPR & Financial Model
Create a detailed project report with financial projections.
- STEP 03
PROCESS
Register On AHIDF Portal
Create an account on the official AHIDF application portal.
- STEP 04
PROCESS
Upload Documents & Submit Application
Fill the application form and upload all required documents.
- STEP 05
PROCESS
Bank Appraisal
The bank conducts technical and financial appraisal.
- STEP 06
PROCESS
Loan Sanction & Interest Subvention Approval
Final loan sanction with AHIDF benefits.
Paperwork
Documents Required For AHIDF Loan
Important: Keep these ready before portal filing. Vikas Bharat sends a file-specific AHIDF checklist so lender review goes smoothly.
Detailed Project Report (DPR)
Machinery layout and process flow
Project viability and financial projections
SWOT analysis
Land title or lease agreement
Applicant Aadhaar and PAN
Incorporation or partnership documents
Udyam registration (if MSME)
Audited accounts and financial statements
- Who is eligible for the AHIDF scheme?
- FPOs, private companies, MSMEs, startups, Section 8 companies, and individual entrepreneurs.
- What subsidy is available under AHIDF?
- The support is 3% interest subvention, plus credit guarantee coverage and a reduced margin contribution.
- Is collateral required under AHIDF?
- Not mandatory for all applicants. MSMEs can avail 25% credit guarantee support via NABARD.
- What projects are covered?
- Dairy plants, ice cream units, feed plants, meat processing units, veterinary vaccine units, fodder plants, and by-product conversion units.
- Can individuals apply for AHIDF?
- Yes. Individual entrepreneurs and startups are eligible.
AHIDF Questions, Answered
Who Can Apply, What The Subsidy Actually Is, Collateral, Covered Projects And Whether Individuals Qualify.
Who is eligible for the AHIDF scheme?
FPOs, private companies, MSMEs, startups, Section 8 companies, and individual entrepreneurs.
What subsidy is available under AHIDF?
Is collateral required under AHIDF?
What projects are covered?
Can individuals apply for AHIDF?
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