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National Family Benefit Scheme (Punjab)

The scheme "National Family Benefit Scheme (Punjab)" by the Department of Social Security and Development of Women and Children, Government of Punjab, provides a lump sum assistance of ₹20,000/- is provided to the bereaved household in the event of the death of their breadwinner.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Punjab

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Financial assistance of ₹20,000/-.

Who can apply

The applicant should be a resident of Punjab.; The applicant should be a family member or a dependent of the deceased breadwinner (an earning member of the family on whom the family primarily depended for income).; The family should be living Below the Poverty Line (BPL).; The deceased should have been between 18 and 60 years old.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

What are the residency requirements to qualify for the financial assistance under this scheme?

The applicant must be a resident of Punjab to be eligible for the scheme.

Who can apply for the benefit in case of the death of the primary breadwinner?

A family member or dependent of the deceased breadwinner can apply for the assistance.

Is there an income condition that the family must meet to be eligible for support?

Yes, the family must be living Below the Poverty Line (BPL) to qualify.

What is the age range of the deceased breadwinner for the family to be eligible?

The deceased must have been between 18 and 60 years old at the time of death.

How much financial assistance is provided under this scheme to the bereaved family?

A lump sum amount of ₹20,000/- is given to the eligible household.

What is the mandatory document required to prove the death of the primary earner?

A death certificate of the breadwinner must be submitted as proof.

What documents can be submitted as proof of the family’s Below Poverty Line status?

Acceptable documents include a BPL Card, Blue Ration Card, Income Certificate, or a certificate from the local authority (Gram Panchayat/Municipality).

How should the bank account details be provided for receiving the financial assistance?

The applicant must submit an Aadhaar-linked bank passbook or post office account details for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Is a photograph required as part of the application process, and whose photo should it be?

A passport-sized photograph of the applicant (new head of the family) must be submitted.

Where can an applicant obtain the offline application form for this scheme?

The applicant must visit the District Social Security Officer to get the prescribed application form.

What steps should be followed while filling out the offline application form?

All mandatory fields must be filled, a photograph attached, and self-attested copies of documents submitted.

After registering on UMANG, how can the applicant access the relevant scheme application?

They must visit the "National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)" page and click "Apply Online."

Is there any fee charged for applying under this scheme, either online or offline?

The guidelines does not mention any application fee, so it is assumed to be free.

Can a non-resident of Punjab apply for this financial assistance if the deceased was a resident?

No, the applicant must be a resident of Punjab to be eligible.

If the deceased was above 60 years old, can the family still apply for assistance?

No, the scheme only covers deaths of breadwinners aged between 18 and 60 years.