Detailed Project Report (DPR): Commercial Pig Farming Unit (100+5) under NLM – Eastern India
Project Overview
| Parameter | Details |
| Project Title | Commercial Pig Farming Unit (100 Sows + 5 Boars) |
| Location | Eastern India (Jharkhand/Bihar/Odisha/West Bengal) |
| Promoter | Individual Farmer / FPO / SHG / Cooperative |
| Scheme | National Livestock Mission (NLM) – Entrepreneurship Development |
| Breed Proposed | Hampshire Cross / Large White Yorkshire / Ghungroo |
| Project Duration | 5 Years |
| Land Requirement | 1.5–2 acres (owned or leased) |
| Employment Generated | 6–8 persons (direct), 15+ (indirect) |
Objectives
- Establish a scientifically managed pig farm for breeding and fattening.
- Generate sustainable income and employment in rural areas.
- Supply quality piglets and pork to local markets.
- Promote hygienic and biosecure pig farming practices.
Infrastructure & Facilities
- Pig sheds (gestation, farrowing, grower, finisher units)
- Feed storage and mixing unit
- Water supply and drainage system
- Waste management (biogas pit or composting)
- Office and caretaker quarters
- Veterinary first-aid and quarantine area
Herd Composition
| Category | Number |
| Breeding Sows | 100 |
| Breeding Boars | 5 |
| Piglets (annual turnover) | ~1,500–2,000 |
| Fatteners (market-ready) | ~1,200–1,500 |
Financial Estimates
| Component | Amount (₹) |
| Fixed Capital (shed, equipment, boars/sows) | ₹45,00,000 |
| Working Capital (feed, labor, medicine) | ₹10,00,000 |
| Total Project Cost | ₹55,00,000 |
| Own Contribution (10%) | ₹5,50,000 |
| Bank Loan | ₹49,50,000 |
| NLM Subsidy (50% of capital cost) | ₹22,50,000 (max limit as per guidelines) |
Revenue Projections
| Year | Piglets Sold | Fatteners Sold | Gross Income (₹) |
| Year 1 | 800 | 600 | ₹18,00,000 |
| Year 2 | 1,200 | 1,000 | ₹30,00,000 |
| Year 3 | 1,500 | 1,200 | ₹40,00,000 |
| Year 4–5 | 1,800+ | 1,500+ | ₹50,00,000+ |
Technical Assumptions
- Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR): 3.5–4.0
- Mortality Rate: <10%
- Breeding Cycle: 2.2 litters/year/sow
- Piglet Survival Rate: 85–90%
- Market Rate: ₹100–₹120/kg live weight
Risk Management
- Insurance for livestock under NLM
- Biosecurity protocols and vaccination
- Veterinary tie-up for disease surveillance
- Diversification into manure composting or biogas
Compliance & Licensing
- Farm registration under local Panchayat/Animal Husbandry Dept.
- Pollution clearance (if applicable)
- FSSAI registration for pork processing (optional)
- Bank account and Aadhaar-linked KYC
Monitoring & Evaluation
- Monthly performance tracking (growth, mortality, feed intake)
- Annual audit of financials and herd productivity
- Submission of progress reports to NLM nodal agency.
Detailed Project Report (DPR): Commercial Pig Farming Unit

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