Overview
Poultry layer farming involves the breeding of chickens for egg production. This sector is vital in providing
protein-rich food to the masses. Large-scale poultry farming is characterized by
automated systems for feeding, watering, and egg collection, ensuring high efficiency and better yields.
Scalability & Profitability
The poultry layer farming business is highly scalable due to growing demand for eggs and
poultry products. Profit margins can range from
10% to 30%, with potential for high returns in large-scale operations. The industry is largely driven by
advances in farm technology and increasing demand for eggs.
Eligibility Criteria
- Facility Setup: Requires large-scale poultry sheds, ventilation systems, feeders, and waterers.
- Regulatory Compliance: The business must comply with animal welfare, biosecurity, and food safety standards.
Where You Can Apply for Subsidies
- National Livestock Mission: Government subsidies for poultry farming and livestock development.
- MSME Schemes: Support for setting up poultry farms, equipment, and working capital.
Project Cost & Subsidy
The initial investment for a large-scale poultry layer farm typically ranges from
INR 25 Lakhs to INR 2 Crores, with subsidies available up to
30% of the total project cost.
To apply for the Food Processing Scheme, the following mandatory documents are required for new enterprises (Individuals/Firms) as outlined in the manual
1. PAN Card of concerned/all promoters.
2.Aadhaar Copy & Photo of all promoters/guarantors.
3. Address Proof: Any of the Officially Valid Documents (OVD) such as:
o Utility bill (not more than two months old) from any service provider (Electricity, telephone, post-paid mobile phone, piped gas, water bill).
o Property or Municipal tax paid receipt.
o Ration Card (Individual).
o Driving Licence
o Aadhaar Card.
o Voter ID Card.
4. Details of the site where the unit is to be established, including whether it is owned/rented/leased, along with proof (Lease/rent agreement should be for more than the loan repayment period).
5. Photocopy of Bank
6. Estimates and Quotation of all capital expenditure and machinery and equipment to be purchased. Statement/Bank Passbook for the last 6 months.
For existing enterprises with a turnover of less than 1 crore, similar documents are required, including PAN Card, Aadhaar, address proof, and site details.
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