Financial Assistance
National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS)
Ministry of Rural Development (NSAP)
A one-time lump-sum to a below-poverty-line family on the death of its primary breadwinner.
Eligibility criteria
- Belongs to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) / priority-ration-card household
- Death of the household's primary breadwinner (aged 18–60)
Note: Administered by states under NSAP. Apply through the district social welfare / rural development office. The exact claim window varies by state.
Documents required
- Death certificate of the breadwinner
- BPL card / proof
- Age proof of the deceased
- Applicant's bank account
- Proof of relationship
How to apply for National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS)
- 1Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria (use the eligibility checker below).
- 2Keep the required documents ready: Death certificate of the breadwinner, BPL card / proof, Age proof of the deceased, Applicant's bank account, Proof of relationship.
- 3Apply on the official portal — https://nsap.nic.in — or through the channel it specifies.
- 4Note the deadline: Claim within the state-defined window after the death (often up to 1–2 years).
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