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National Family Benefit Scheme

A family welfare scheme under the umbrella scheme ‘National Social Assistance Programme’ (NSAP) by MoRD. In this scheme, financial assistance is provided to the bereaved households in case of the death of the primary breadwinner irrespective of the cause of death.

Authority

Central

Region

Central Government

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

₹ 20000/ - will be given as a lump sum assistance to such surviving member of the household of the deceased poor, who after local inquiry, is found to be the head of the household. | The assistance would be given to every case of death of breadwinner in a family.

Who can apply

The applicant must be a citizen of India.; The family of the applicant must be living Below Poverty Line (BPL).; The primary breadwinner of the applicant's family must have been deceased.; The age of the deceased breadwinner must have been more than 18 years and less than 60 years.; The applicant must be the succeeding primary breadwinner of the family.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Will the benefits be provided monthly or as lump sum?

The one-time financial assistance under this scheme will be provided as lump sum.

How will it be decided which member of the family should be provided the amount of assistance be provided?

The assistance will be provided to such surviving member of the household of the deceased poor , who after local inquiry, is found to be the head of the household.

What is the maximum amount of financial assistance that a household can receive through NFBS?

Under this scheme, a household will receive a one-time assistance of [?] 20000.

My mother passed away this month. She and my father were both earning members of the family. However, my mother earned more than my father. Will she be considered as the Primary Breadwinner of the family?

Yes, Your mother will be considered as the Primary Breadwinner. Irrespective of the gender, the Primary Breadwinner is the family member whose income constitutes a major share of the family's total earnings.

Will my uncles & aunts and their children will also be considered as part of the household?

No, the term "household' in this case strictly includes spouse, minor children, unmarried daughters and dependent parents.

I have duly filled and signed the application form for NFBS. I have also attached the necessary documents and passport sized photograph. Where/Whom am I supposed to submit the form?

The duly filled and signed form (along with the copies of the required documents) need to be submitted to either the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) or Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO).

After my father passed away, my mother became the main breadwinner of the family. She is eligible to apply for NFBS but she is illiterate and cannot sign. Does the form has the option of thumb impression instead of signature?

Yes, for the applicant who is unable to sign the form, there is the option for providing the thumb impression.

Where do I find my Family ID and Member ID?

The details reg. the Family ID and Member ID can be found in your BPL Card.