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Milk Chilling Centre (BMC) Business: ₹11.8 Lakh Cost & Subsidy

The basic Milk Chilling (BMC) costs ₹11.8 lakh. A 2,000-litre BMC to chill milk in the village. 3% interest relief (AHIDF); your share is about ₹1.2 lakh, the rest

October 1, 2026 · 5 min read

Milk Chilling (BMC) for ₹11.8 lakh, 3% interest relief

Milk Chilling (BMC) · Basic unit

₹11.8 lakhto start

2,000 litres/dayCapacity

3%Interest relief

~3.1 yrsPayback

In 60 words

The basic Milk Chilling (BMC) costs ₹11.8 lakh. A 2,000-litre BMC to chill milk in the village. 3% interest relief (AHIDF); your share is about ₹1.2 lakh, the rest is a bank loan. Year-3 net profit ~12% of sales is expected, but the bank margin is thin — fix buyers and prices first.

Source: NABARD Model Bankable Project on Bulk Milk Cooling Units,… · Utkrishi Team · 01-10-2026

01Where will the money come from?

Total cost ₹11.8 lakh

90%

₹1.2 lakhYour share10%

₹10.6 lakhBank loan90%

From your pocket only ₹1.2 lakh — the rest is a bank loan with 3% interest relief.

What does the money go into?

45%55%

Machinery₹5.3 lakh
Other/remaining cost₹6.5 lakh

02Income over 5 years

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

Year 1

₹3.9 lakh

Loss ₹2.5 lakh

Year 2

₹9.4 lakh

Profit ₹43 thousand

Year 3

₹11.1 lakh

Profit ₹1.4 lakh

Year 4

₹12.9 lakh

Profit ₹2.3 lakh

Year 5

₹13.2 lakh

Profit ₹2.5 lakh

net profit ~12% of sales · payback ~3.1 years · Includes interest, depreciation and a 5% yearly rise in costs.

Note: by bank standards this model has a thin margin. Fix buyers, prices and costs first.

035 steps to start

Get trainedLearn the work, find buyers
Prepare the siteShed/room, power, water
Get a DPR madeProject report as the bank needs it
Apply for bank loan3% interest relief (AHIDF)
Produce and sellIncome starts from year 1

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04Who is it right for?

Groups linked to a milk union or dairy

People who can collect 2,000 litres of milk a day

Villages with reliable power

053 mistakes that cause losses

Not collecting enough milkthe model is weak

Not signing a firm contract with a dairy

Underestimating power and DG costs

06Frequently asked questions

What decides if a BMC works?

Collecting close to 2,000 litres every day and having a firm contract with a dairy.

What government support is there for the Milk Chilling (BMC)?

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

How much can the Milk Chilling (BMC) earn?

Year-3 sales are about ₹11.1 lakh with net profit ~12% of sales; payback ~3.1 years.

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Source: NABARD Model Bankable Project on Bulk Milk Cooling Units,… · 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.

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