Pig Farming (10 sows) for ₹15.1 lakh: Cost & Subsidy (2026)

As per the government model report, the basic Pig Farming (10 sows) costs ₹15.1 lakh. A small farm with 10 sows. No subsidy is counted in this model; your share is about ₹1.51 lakh, the rest is a bank

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Pig Farming (10 sows) for ₹15.1 lakh, bank loan
Pig Farming (10 sows) · Basic unit
₹15.1 lakhto start
10 sowsCapacity
—Subsidy
~2.1 yrsPayback
In 60 words

As per the government model report, the basic Pig Farming (10 sows) costs ₹15.1 lakh. A small farm with 10 sows. No subsidy is counted in this model; your share is about ₹1.51 lakh, the rest is a bank loan. Year-3 net profit ~29% of sales is expected, but the bank margin is thin — fix buyers and prices first.

Source: ICAR-IVRI – Financial Appraisal Report, Smallholder Piggery · Utkrishi Team · 01-10-2026

01Where will the money come from?

Total cost ₹15.1 lakh

₹1.51 lakhYour share10%
₹13.6 lakhBank loan90%

From your pocket only ₹1.51 lakh — the rest is a bank loan.

What does the money go into?

  • Building/civil₹13.6 lakh
  • Other/remaining cost₹30 thousand
  • Working capital₹1.25 lakh

02Income over 5 years

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

Year 1
₹2.19 lakh
Loss ₹2.27 lakh
Year 2
₹17.3 lakh
Profit ₹4.7 lakh
Year 3
₹17.9 lakh
Profit ₹5.13 lakh
Year 4
₹18.4 lakh
Profit ₹5.57 lakh
Year 5
₹19 lakh
Profit ₹6.01 lakh

net profit ~29% of sales · payback ~2.1 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

  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 loanBank loan; check state schemes
  5. Produce and sellIncome starts from year 1
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04Who is it right for?

People in the North-East and wherever there is a market
People with space for a pucca shed
People with livestock experience

053 mistakes that cause losses

Most money goes into the shedthe numbers are tight
Forgetting swine fever prevention and vaccines
Underestimating feed costs

06Frequently asked questions

Where is the biggest cost?

On the pucca shed — about ₹13.6 lakh in this model.

What government support is there for the Pig Farming (10 sows)?

No subsidy is counted here; check your state's animal husbandry schemes separately.

How much can the Pig Farming (10 sows) earn?

In the government model, year-3 sales are about ₹17.9 lakh with net profit ~29% of sales; payback ~2.1 years.

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Source: ICAR-IVRI – Financial Appraisal Report, Smallholder Piggery
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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