National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS)
The National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS) is a welfare program in India aimed at providing financial assistance to families living below the poverty line (BPL) in the event of the primary breadwinner’s death. This scheme is part of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) managed by the Ministry of Rural Development.
Key Features of the NFBS:
- Financial Assistance: A one-time lump sum of ₹20,000 is provided to the bereaved household upon the death of the primary breadwinner.
Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a citizen of India.
- The family should be living below the poverty line.
- The deceased breadwinner must have been aged between 18 and 60 years.
- The applicant should be the succeeding primary breadwinner of the family.
Application Process:
- Applications can be submitted both offline and online.
- Offline applications require the form from the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) or Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO).
- Required documents include:
- Death certificate
- Proof of identity and address
- BPL card
- Family ID
- Details of the AADHAAR-seeded bank account
Implementation:
- The scheme is implemented by local authorities, such as the Zila Parishad at the district level and the Gram Panchayat or Municipality at the local level.
- A local inquiry is conducted to confirm the eligibility of the applicant as the new head of the household.
The NFBS aims to provide immediate financial relief to families struggling with the loss of their primary income source, ensuring they have some support during difficult times. For more detailed information and to apply, you can visit the official myScheme website or refer to the Proudly.in page on the NFBS.