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NLM Subsidy Estimator
Enter your planned herd size and project cost to estimate which National Livestock Mission unit size your plan matches, the likely maximum subsidy, and how much finance you may still need to arrange. It is an estimate only — eligibility is decided by the implementing agency.
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NLM status, checked 11 November 2026: not accepting new applications. The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying said on 24 September 2026 that no new proposals will be approved under the existing NLM entrepreneurship programme while the scheme is revised (DAHD Office Memorandum). This tool estimates what a project would have received under the 2021–26 rules. The revised scheme may differ. Read our NLM guide.
📋 NLM Subsidy Tiers (2021–26 rules)
| Unit Size | Max Subsidy |
|---|---|
| 100 does + 5 bucks | Up to ₹10 lakh |
| 200 does + 10 bucks | Up to ₹20 lakh |
| 300 does + 15 bucks | Up to ₹30 lakh |
| 400 does + 20 bucks | Up to ₹40 lakh |
| 500 does + 25 bucks | Up to ₹50 lakh |
Subsidy = up to 50% of project cost, capped by unit size (units are sanctioned in multiples of 100 does + 5 bucks, up to 500 + 25). Released through your bank in two instalments after investment and verification.
✅ Who Could Apply & What Was Needed (2021–26 rules)
- Individuals, entrepreneurs, FPOs, SHGs, JLGs and Section-8 companies could apply.
- A project report (unit size, costs, expected returns) — your bank or Animal Husbandry Department can guide the format.
- Land/lease documents for the farm site and basic KYC documents.
- A bank loan sanction or proof you can self-finance the non-subsidy share.
- Applications went through the NLM / Udyami Mitra portal. Watch it for the revised scheme.
Indicative only — scheme rules change. Tiers, caps and eligibility are as per NLM guidelines at the time of writing; states add their own schemes and conditions. Verify current rules on the official NLM / Udyami Mitra portal and the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), or with your bank and Animal Husbandry Department, before planning finances. This is not financial advice.
Next steps: read the full Loans & Government Schemes guide, then work out your repayments with the Loan EMI Calculator.