National Livestock Mission: Genetic Improvement of Pig Breeds - Import of Exotic Pig Germplasm
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry of Fisheries,Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Department: Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Government Organisation, State Government

The scheme aims to enhance indigenous pig productivity through genetic upgradation. The scheme supports the establishment of pig semen collection and processing labs and the import of exotic pig germplasm.

Benefits:
- **Funding Pattern:** Assistance will be provided on a cost-sharing basis of 60:40 for all States and 90:10 for North Eastern and Himalayan States.<br>

Eligibility:
***Eligible Beneficiaries:***

- State Livestock Agencies
- State Livestock Boards
- Animal Husbandry Department, State Government

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: Visit the Official Website of "National Livestock Mission" and click "Apply Here".
Step 2: The following methods of Logging In will be displayed:
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Step 3: On the next page, verify your Mobile Number via OTP. You will be taken to the Online Application Form. 
Step 4: In the form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size.
Step 5: Agree to the "Declaration & Authorization" by ticking the checkbox. Provide the Date & Place, and finally click "Submit".
Post-Application ProcessesStep 1: Screening of application by State Implementing Agency (SIA)
SIA will scrutinize the submitted application and will recommend the application of the entrepreneurs/ eligible entities to avail balance financing for the project through scheduled banks or financial institutions like National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) etc.
Step 2: Loan sanction by Lender
After the recommendation of the project by SIA, the same will be considered by the bank or financial institutions for financing. Lender will pick the application along with all the documents from the portal and will approve the loan after examining the project/ documents submitted by applicant and completing their internal diligent process. After sanctioning the loan, Lender will upload sanction letter on the portal.
Step 3: Recommendation from State Level Executive Committee (SLEC)
Once the bank or financial institution sanction the project, SIA shall place the same in SLEC for recommending the application to the Central Government (Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying).
Step 4: Approval of subsidy by DAHD
DAHD will approve the subsidy and will mark the approval of the same on portal.
Step 5: Disbursement and release of subsidy
After compliance of terms and conditions mentioned in the sanction letter, lender will disburse the loan amount to the beneficiary. fund the subsidy amount for the approved projects through Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to the lending Bank or financial institutions as the case may be to release the subsidy to Beneficiaries.
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Documents Required:
1.	Details of agency
2.	Project Proposal details
3.	Budget Estimates
4.	Approval from Competent Authority
5.	Bank Account Details
6.	Any other documents as required