How much subsidy is there for a fodder or silage and feed unit under livestock schemes?

Yes, feed and fodder is a recognised focus area. The National Livestock Mission has a dedicated feed and fodder development component that supports activities like fodder seed production, fodder block or silage making units, total mixed ration and feed plants, and related entrepreneurship, and some state schemes also support fodder development and silage equipment. The support can be a capital subsidy on the unit as a percentage of project cost up to a ceiling, often with a higher slab for SC, ST and women applicants, and is typically back-ended and loan-linked for larger units. Smaller fodder development help, like subsidised fodder seed or minikits, may be given more directly through the department. The exact component, the eligible unit cost and the subsidy percentage are revised from time to time and differ for individual entrepreneurs versus farmer groups and FPOs, so confirm what is currently open with your State Animal Husbandry Department. As with other schemes, you will need a DPR for a commercial feed or silage unit, a bank loan tie-up for back-ended subsidy, and the usual documents. Plan the ration and silage quality with a livestock or dairy expert so the unit actually improves your animals' productivity.