NFBS

National Family Benefit Scheme

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State

States / UT: Gujarat

Ministry / nodal: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Department: Social Justice and Empowerment Department

Nodal department: Social Justice and Empowerment Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): Yes

Target beneficiaries: BPL Families

Tags: Financial Assistance, DBT, BPL, Social Justice, Family Support, Hardship Relief, Accidental Death, Natural Death, Gujarat, Government Scheme, Empowerment, Social Defense

Details

The National Family Benefit Scheme is designed to provide financial assistance to families facing sudden hardship due to the natural or accidental death of the breadwinner, whether male or female. Families with a poverty line score between 0 and 20 are eligible for this benefit if the deceased was aged between 18 and 60 years. Applications must be submitted within two years of the breadwinner's death. Upon the death of the main earner, the family receives a one-time payment of Rs. 20,000, which is disbursed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Benefits

  • - One-time financial assistance of Rs. 20,000
  • Support for families in case of sudden loss of the breadwinner
  • Assistance provided through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
  • One-time financial assistance of Rs. 20,000
  • Support for families in case of sudden loss of the breadwinner
  • Assistance provided through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)

Eligibility

Families with a poverty line score of 0 to 20 are eligible if the breadwinner (male or female) dies due to natural or accidental causes. The deceased must be aged between 18 and 60 years. Applications must be made within 2 years of death.

Application Process

Online

  1. Gather required documents: Aadhar Card, Age Proof, Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque, Death Certificate, Identity Card, Passport Size Photos, Ration Card.
  2. Obtain the application form from the Mamlatdar office or the Digital Gujarat Portal.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the Mamlatdar office or VCE.
  4. For more information, visit the Department Website or the Service Details Site.

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status