Meghalaya Dairy Development Scheme

Why it matters

Get capital subsidy support to set up or expand a dairy unit, helping farmers tap rising local demand for milk and dairy products.

What you get

The Meghalaya Dairy Development Scheme, implemented through the PRIME Meghalaya single-window platform, supports farmers and entrepreneurs in establishing or expanding dairy farming units, given the state's significant unmet local demand for milk and dairy products which are substantially imported from outside the state. The scheme provides capital subsidy assistance towards cattle shed construction, milch animal procurement, and basic dairy equipment, alongside technical guidance from the Animal Husbandry Department on breed selection, feeding and herd health management, with the objective of building a more self-reliant local dairy supply chain.

Eligibility criteria

• Must be a Meghalaya resident proposing a dairy unit (new or expansion)
• Project must meet minimum technical standards for shed and stock health management
• Subject to subsidy cap and project appraisal under PRIME Meghalaya

How to apply

1. 1

   Apply through the PRIME Meghalaya portal for the Dairy Development Scheme

2. 2

   Submit project proposal with shed plan, herd size, and cost estimate

3. 3

   Project appraisal and approval by the relevant department/committee

4. 4

   Capital subsidy released against approved project milestones

Documents required

• Aadhaar card
• Land/site document for the dairy unit
• Project proposal
• Bank account details