Agro Food Processing

Cattle / Poultry Feed Scheme

₹10 L(₹10,00,000) · ₹10–25LUp to 35% subsidy

Feed processing plant, quality control lab, inventory management, packaging line

The pitch

Produces formulated cattle and poultry feed blends for livestock farmers, ready for packaging and distribution.

Primary buyers are local livestock farmers and feed cooperatives; sales through direct farmer visits, agri‑market stalls, and online B2B portals. The unit will operate 5 days a week, producing 500 kg of feed per day. Raw materials are sourced from local suppliers, mixed in the plant, cooked, cooled, and packed in 25 kg bags for distribution.

Sample capital requirement ₹10,00,000 covers construction of a 200 m² processing unit, purchase of feed mixers, grinders, packaging machinery, and initial inventory of raw materials such as corn, soybean meal, and mineral premix.

Watch-outs

Idea-specific discussion points — not automatic disqualification

Feed Quality Compliance
Ensure all feed batches meet FSSAI and Animal Feed Standards; regular lab testing is mandatory to avoid recalls.
Raw Material Price Volatility
Corn and soybean prices can fluctuate; lock in bulk purchases or use forward contracts to stabilize costs.
Distribution Logistics
Plan efficient routes to reach remote farmers; consider partnering with local transporters to reduce delivery times.
Regulatory Approvals
Obtain Animal Feed License and FSSAI registration before commencing operations to avoid legal shutdown.

FSSAI path

Show the proof

Sourcing — coming soon

Scheme mechanics

No elevated education flag at this sample cost – verify that the applicant meets the minimum educational requirement of passing class VIII (or equivalent) as pe

Plan the money

Subsidy split, EMI, and an indicative breakeven — adjust the assumptions to your own numbers.

Financial planner

Subsidy split, EMI, and an indicative breakeven — for discussion only (indicative-2026-08-01).

Beneficiary categoryAreaFull-capacity annual revenue (₹)Estimated

Utilization Y1: 60%Margin on sales: 15%Bank interest rate: 10%Loan tenure: 7 yrs

Margin money (25%)

₹2,50,000

Own contribution (10%)

₹1,00,000

Bank credit (illustrative)

₹6,50,000

Estimated EMI

₹10,791/mo

Breakeven

Month 24

Indicative DSCR

1.39

Figures are illustrative for discussion, not a sanction estimate.
Actual margin money and contribution depend on current PMEGP guidelines and implementing agency.
Land cost is generally excluded from project cost under the scheme.
Full-capacity revenue is estimated at 2× project cost (₹10 L) — adjust it to your own numbers.

Indicative only — actual bank DSCR calculations add back depreciation; treat this as a sense-check, not a bank figure. Verify with your CA/bank before applying.

Next 90 days

Secure land lease and finalize plant layout within 30 days
Obtain FSSAI and Animal Feed License within 45 days
Procure machinery and set up the plant by day 60
Initiate pilot production and quality testing by day 75
Launch sales to first batch of farmers by day 90

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Sample profile sourced from the PMEGP scheme (Ministry of MSME) · verify against the official PDF before filing.

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