Social WelfareNational SchemeOngoing
National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS)
One-time financial assistance to bereaved families of the poor on death of the primary breadwinner.
Ministry of Rural Development
What you get
One-time lump sum grant of ₹20,000 to eligible families. Payable within 45 days of application. Applies to death of primary breadwinner aged 18-64 years. Both accidental and natural death covered. Amount transferred directly to bank account.
Who can apply
BPL families where primary breadwinner (18-64 years) has died
For: Widows, surviving family members of deceased breadwinner
Income limit: Below poverty line
- Claim must be filed within 1 year of death
- Death certificate mandatory
- Family must not have another regular income source
Documents required
General
- Aadhaar of applicant
- Death certificate of deceased
- Age proof of deceased
- BPL ration card
- Bank account details
- Income certificate
Scheme code: NFBS-1995