§1Who it is for

  • Individuals, FPOs, FCOs, SHGs, JLGs, Section 8 companies

Useful if

Goat or sheep breeding farm entrepreneurs

Do not spend time on it if

Very small herds below the scheme unit size

§2Eligibility

  1. Individuals
  2. Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)
  3. Farmer Cooperatives (FCOs)
  4. Self-Help Groups (SHGs)

Joint Liability Groups (JLGs)

  1. Section 8 Companies

§3Benefits

CAPITAL SUBSIDY STRUCTURE

  • Maximum capital subsidy of Rs. 50 lakh offered, split into two equal instalments.
  • Subsidy is specifically for capital expenditure, not operational costs.
  • Instalments are released through SIDBI based on project milestones.

DISBURSEMENT PROCESS FOR BANK-FINANCED PROJECTS

  • First instalment released after bank provides initial loan and SIA confirmation.
  • Second instalment provided after project completion and SIA certification.
  • SIDBI manages fund transfer through scheduled banks/financial institutions.

SELF-FINANCING PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

  • Project requires bank appraisal where entrepreneur holds account.
  • First 50% subsidy released after verified 25% infrastructure expenditure.
  • Remaining subsidy provided post-project completion and SIA verification.

BANK GUARANTEE SPECIFICATIONS

  • Three-year bank guarantee required for self-financing projects.
  • Guarantee must cover project cost beyond subsidy amount.
  • Original document held by State Implementing Agency with copies for online portal.

EXCLUSIONS FROM SUBSIDY

  • Subsidy not applicable for working capital needs.
  • Personal vehicles and land purchase not covered.
  • Rental and lease costs ineligible for subsidy support.

§4Norms — pattern of assistance

  1. The Entrepreneurs / Eligible Entities can establish sheep and goat breeding unit with a minimum of 500 females and 25 males. The sheep and goat unit to be established with the High Genetic Variety used for producing Goat milk, meat and fine wool quality. The breed of sheep and goat can be selected from the list provided with this guideline or in consultation with the State Government.

CAPITAL SUBSIDY STRUCTURE

  1. Maximum capital subsidy of Rs. 50 lakh offered, split into two equal instalments.
  2. Instalments are released through SIDBI based on project milestones.

DISBURSEMENT PROCESS FOR BANK-FINANCED PROJECTS

  1. First instalment released after bank provides initial loan and SIA confirmation.
  2. Second instalment provided after project completion and SIA certification.
  1. SELF-FINANCING PROJECT REQUIREMENTS: First 50% subsidy released after verified 25% infrastructure expenditure.

§5Documents

Tick each one as you get it ready.

A. Documents Related to Project

B. Documents Related to Applicant

C. Documents Related to Key Promoter

§6How to apply

  1. 1

    [Online] Step 1: Visit the Official Website of "National Livestock Mission" and click "Apply Here".

  2. 2

    Step 2: The following methods of Logging In will be displayed

  3. 3

    Login as Entrepreneur

  4. 4

    Login as Government / Other Agencies

  5. 5

    Login as Research & Innovation

  6. 6

    Login to the website using your preferred method.

  7. 7

    Step 3: On the next page, verify your Mobile Number via OTP. You will be taken to the Online Application Form.

  8. 8

    Step 4: In the form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size.

  9. 9

    Step 5: Agree to the "Declaration & Authorization" by ticking the checkbox. Provide the Date & Place, and finally click "Submit".

  10. 10

    Post-Application Processes

  11. 11

    SIA will scrutinize the submitted application and will recommend the application of the entrepreneurs/ eligible entities to avail balance financing for the project through scheduled banks or financial institutions like National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) etc.

  12. 12

    Step 2: Loan sanction by Lender: After the recommendation of the project by SIA, the same will be considered by the bank or financial institutions for financing. Lender will pick the application along with all the documents from the portal and will approve the loan after examining the project/ documents submitted by applicant and completing their internal deligent process. After sanctioning the loan, Lender will upload sanction letter on the portal.

§7Pros and cons

Merits

  • Capital subsidy up to ₹50 lakh in two instalments
  • Online application on nlm.udyamimitra.in

Demerits

  • Subsidy is only for capital cost, not operating cost
  • Second instalment only after completion and SIA certification

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Sources

  1. myScheme — Establishment of Entrepreneur for Breed Development in Small Ruminant Sector (Sheep and Goat Farming)
  2. Guidelines
  3. Leaflet
  4. Application Steps
  5. Application Form
  6. Documents Required
  7. FAQs

Checked on 18 October 2026. For information only — confirm with the department or bank. Spotted a mistake? Report it.