National Livestock Mission: Establishment of Entrepreneurship for Breed Development of Rural Poultry

National Livestock Mission: Fostering Entrepreneurship in Rural Poultry

The National Livestock Mission (NLM) encompasses a vital initiative aimed at enhancing entrepreneurship in the rural poultry sector. This scheme provides substantial financial support, offering a 50% capital subsidy for establishing Parent Farms, Rural Hatcheries, and Brooder cum Mother Units, thereby promoting organized poultry farming.

About the Scheme

The “Establishment of Entrepreneurship for Breed Development of Rural Poultry” is a key component under the Sub-Mission on Breed Development of Livestock and Poultry, which operates under the National Livestock Mission. This initiative is spearheaded by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying within the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India. The primary objective is to cultivate entrepreneurship by encouraging individuals, Self Help Groups (SHGs), Farmers Producer Organizations (FPOs), Farmers Cooperatives (FCOs), Joint Liability Groups (JLGs), and Section 8 companies to set up Parent Farms, Rural Hatcheries, and Brooder cum Mother Units. These establishments are crucial for the production of hatching eggs and chicks, with a focus on rearing the chicks up to four weeks in the mother unit. A significant emphasis is placed on those entrepreneurs who can establish comprehensive forward and backward linkages (Hub and Spoke) in their operations. The State Implementing Agency along with the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying oversees the implementation of this scheme.

Objectives

• Transitioning unorganized rural poultry farming into an organized industry.
• Encouraging sustainable entrepreneurship in the rural poultry sector.
• Establishing effective forward and backward linkages.
• Promoting innovative, cost-effective feeding alternatives.

Benefits

The scheme provides significant financial assistance, including:

• A one-time capital subsidy of 50% of the total project cost, capped at ₹25 lakhs for each unit.

Important Notes:

• The Central Government allocates a 50% capital subsidy for the establishment of Parent Farms, Rural Hatcheries, and Mother Units, with a minimum requirement of 1,000 parent layers.
• The subsidy is distributed in two equal installments; the first is provided upfront to the scheduled bank or financial institutions like NCDC by SIDBI, and credited to the beneficiary’s account upon loan disbursement confirmation by the State Implementing Agency.
• Eligibility for the second installment occurs upon project completion, verified by the State Implementing Agency.
• For self-financed projects, the bank must appraise the project where the entrepreneur holds an account. The initial subsidy installment will be provided to the lending bank by SIDBI after validation of 25% project expenditure.
• The remaining 50% subsidy will be released post-project completion, verified by the State Implementing Agency.
• Entrepreneurs pursuing self-financing must secure a Bank Guarantee from a scheduled bank, valid for three years, covering costs beyond the subsidy.
• Remaining project costs must be arranged through bank loans, financial institutions, or self-financing.

Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant must be an individual, SHG, FPO, FCO, JLG, or a Section 8 company.
• A minimum of 1,000 parent layers is required for the establishment of a Parent Farm, Rural Hatchery, or Brooder cum Mother Unit.
• The applicant should secure the remaining project costs through bank loans or self-financing.
• Birds maintained in the parent farm should be Low Input Technology Birds or any sustainable variety suitable for free-range management.

Additional Notes:

• Eligible organizations for supplying birds include Central Poultry Development Organizations, Central Avian Research Institutions, and State Veterinary Universities.
• No subsidy will be available for working capital, personal vehicles, land purchases, or land lease costs.

Application Process

Online Application Steps

1. Visit the official National Livestock Mission website and select “Apply Here”.
2. Choose your login method:
   • Login as Entrepreneur
   • Login as Government / Other Agencies
   • Login as Research & Innovation
3. Verify your mobile number via OTP. You will then be directed to the Online Application Form.
4. Complete all mandatory fields and upload required documents in the specified formats.
5. Agree to the “Declaration & Authorization” by checking the box, provide the date and place, and click “Submit”.

Post-Application Processes

1. The State Implementing Agency (SIA) will conduct a thorough screening of the submitted applications.

Required Documents

• Identity proof (Aadhar card, PAN card, etc.)
• Proof of land ownership or lease agreement.
• Bank loan approval letter.
• Project appraisal documents from the bank.
• KYC documents.