Who is eligible for the NFBS?

Families living below the poverty line (BPL) with a deceased primary breadwinner aged 18-60 years.

What benefit does the scheme provide?

A one-time financial assistance of ₹20,000.

How to apply for NFBS?

Apply through the state’s social welfare department, online or offline.

What documents are needed?

Death certificate, BPL proof, age proof of deceased, applicant’s ID, and bank details.

What is the time limit to apply?

Within two years of the breadwinner’s death.

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How To Apply For The National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS)?

Komal Bajpai

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Updated: 22-02-2025 at 6:28 AM

How To Apply For The National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS)?

The National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS) is one of the family welfare schemes implemented under the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) launched by the Ministry Of Rural Development (MoRD). This gives allowance to poor families just in case the family's breadwinner dies regardless of the circumstances. In this article, we will learn about the eligibility, documents required, benefits, the application process, and the complete guide to this government scheme.

Overview

The below-mentioned table showcases the key highlights of the National Family Benefit Scheme:-

National Family Benefit Scheme	Key Highlights
Scheme Type	Family Welfare Scheme under NSAP
Ministry	Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD)
Assistance Amount	₹20,000 as a lump sum to the surviving head of the family
Eligibility Age	Deceased breadwinner must be between 18 to 60 years of age
Coverage	Families Below Poverty Line (BPL)
Application Modes	Online via the UMANG app/website or offline through state-designated officers

What Is The National Family Benefit Scheme?

The National Family Benefit Scheme is a government scheme that seeks to address challenging events in poverty-stricken families declared below the poverty line (BPL). If the family breadwinner is between 18 and 60 years old and the only earner, the government helps the family financially through this scheme.

The Sarkari Yojana enables them to meet their routine and essential needs because often, the family will deplete the cash that the deceased may have left behind. In this regard, the NFBS is a source of helping families manage bills during those hard times when the death of the main wage earner leaves them financially stranded.

States That Have NFBS

The NFBS is practised all over the country in all the states as part of NSAP- National Social Assistance Programme.

Features

The government scheme provides financial assistance to families below the poverty line after the death of their primary breadwinner. To understand it better read the following points:-

Universal Coverage: In force for all the states across India as per NSAP.
Financial Support: Gives ₹20,000 to the family of the deceased bread earner.
Beneficiary Identification: It is then locally authenticated for the next head of the household as the aid is awarded.

Objectives

This govt scheme ensures basic financial security for households during times of crisis. To understand it better read the following points:-

To help households deal with the situation where there is a loss of an earning member of the family.
Towards the provision of emergency funds that can provide for underprivileged families’ most fundamental needs.

Benefits Of NFBS

This government scheme provides financial support for every death of a breadwinner in a BPL family. To understand it better read the following points:-

The families of the dead breadwinners are to give a lump sum of ₹20,000 as assistance.
Burial assistance to the amount of every death of a breadwinner in the BPL family.
Assist families affected by the death of their kin to meet first-instance needs during a crib period.

Also Read: National Social Assistance Program

Eligibility Criteria Of The Government Scheme

The below-mentioned table showcases the Eligibility Criteria of the National Family Benefit Scheme. To understand it better read the following points:-:-

Criteria	Requirement
Citizenship	Applicant must be an Indian citizen.
Income Level	The family must be Below the Poverty Line (BPL).
Deceased Breadwinner’s Age	Must be between 18 and 60 years of age.
Relationship	The applicant must be the succeeding head of the household.

National Family Benefit Scheme- Application Process Online

The following guide showcases the points such as logging in with a mobile number, searching for NSAP, filling in the details, uploading documents, and applying. To understand it better read the following points:-

Step 1: Visit the UMANG App on [Google Pay/App Store] or else go to the UMANG website.

Step 2: Use your mobile number for access and OTP.

Step 3: Search for the “NSAP” service and hit on the “Apply Online” button.

Step 4: Fill in your personal data, and payment method, and upload the necessary documents.

Step 5: Complete the application process online and send in your review.

National Family Benefit Scheme- Application Process Offline

The following points showcase the steps to obtain the application form or download it from the NSAP guidelines. To understand it better read the following steps carefully:-

Step 1: Obtain the Application Form

One can download it from the NSAP; otherwise, get it from the DSWO/TSWO at the District/Tehsil level.

Step 2: Complete the Form

Complete the form, providing only true information.

Step 3: Attach Documents

The most important forms to include are identity, income, status, address and the death certificate.

Step 4: Submit

Fill out the form and then present the form to the state-appointed officer.

Step 5: Verification

It will also be subjected to blockchain and district-level validation before it can be approved.

Also Read: Madhya Pradesh's Financial Aid Scheme For Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Pilgrims

Documents Required

The table showcases the key documents required for the National Family Benefit Scheme. To understand it better read the following points:-

For the Deceased Breadwinner

Death Certificate.
Proof of Identity.
Proof of Address.
BPL Card / Ration Card of the Family.
Family ID / Member ID.

Documents related to the Family Member to be provided Assistance

Proof of Identity.
Proof of Address.
Proof of Age.
Family ID / Member ID.
Details of the AADHAAR Seeded Bank Account / Post Office Account.
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Conclusion

The National Family Benefit Scheme acts as the main welfare scheme for families in recipient-based poorest households. Hence, it assists the families in solving such crises with some form of dignity because there is some form of financial aid available for them right from that time of loss.

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