Cattle Feed Plant for ₹22.7 lakh: Cost & Subsidy (2026)

As per the government model report, the basic Cattle Feed Plant (1.2 MT/day) costs ₹22.7 lakh. A plant making 1.2 MT of cattle feed a day. 3% interest relief (AHIDF); your share is about ₹2.27 lakh, t

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Cattle Feed Plant for ₹22.7 lakh, 3% interest relief
Cattle Feed Plant · Basic unit
₹22.7 lakhto start
1.2 MT/dayCapacity
3%Interest relief
~2.2 yrsPayback
In 60 words

As per the government model report, the basic Cattle Feed Plant (1.2 MT/day) costs ₹22.7 lakh. A plant making 1.2 MT of cattle feed a day. 3% interest relief (AHIDF); your share is about ₹2.27 lakh, the rest is a bank loan. In year 3, sales are about ₹52.7 lakh with net profit ~10% of sales (estimate).

Source: NIFTEM PMFME – DPR for Processing of Animal Feed · Utkrishi Team · 01-10-2026

01Where will the money come from?

Total cost ₹22.7 lakh

₹2.27 lakhYour share10%
₹20.4 lakhBank loan90%

From your pocket only ₹2.27 lakh — the rest is a bank loan with 3% interest relief.

What does the money go into?

  • Building/civil₹4 lakh
  • Machinery₹13.9 lakh
  • Other/remaining cost₹2 lakh
  • Working capital₹2.81 lakh

02Income over 5 years

Yearly sales (blue bar) · Net profit (green)

Year 1
₹41.4 lakh
Profit ₹1.84 lakh
Year 2
₹46.9 lakh
Profit ₹3.39 lakh
Year 3
₹52.7 lakh
Profit ₹5.3 lakh
Year 4
₹58.8 lakh
Profit ₹7.3 lakh
Year 5
₹65.2 lakh
Profit ₹9.39 lakh

net profit ~10% of sales · payback ~2.2 years · Includes interest, depreciation and a 5% yearly rise in costs.

035 steps to start

  1. Get trainedLearn the work, find buyers
  2. Prepare the siteShed/room, power, water
  3. Get a DPR madeProject report as the bank needs it
  4. Apply for bank loan3% interest relief (AHIDF)
  5. Produce and sellIncome starts from year 1
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04Who is it right for?

Areas with dairy clusters
People with a milk union or livestock farmer network
People in grain or oil cake trade

053 mistakes that cause losses

Not watching maize and oil cake prices
Not getting quality tests (BIS) done
Selling only on credit

06Frequently asked questions

Who buys cattle feed?

Dairy farmers, milk unions and village shops in dairy areas.

What government support is there for the Cattle Feed Plant?

No direct subsidy; 3% interest relief on the loan (AHIDF).

How much can the Cattle Feed Plant earn?

In the government model, year-3 sales are about ₹52.7 lakh with net profit ~10% of sales; payback ~2.2 years.

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Source: NIFTEM PMFME – DPR for Processing of Animal Feed · AHIDF – Dept of Animal Husbandry
Last checked: 01-10-2026. Figures are based on government model reports and are indicative; get fresh quotes and local prices before the DPR. The bank decides the loan/subsidy — we help you prepare. Depends on the scheme continuing.

Utkrishi Team

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