National Family Benefit Scheme
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States / UT: Uttar Pradesh
Department: Department of Social Welfare, Uttar Pradesh
Nodal department: Department of Social Welfare, Uttar Pradesh
Scheme for: Individual
Scheme profile
Target beneficiaries: Dependents, BPL Families
Tags: Financial Assistance, BPL, Family Support, Government Scheme, Online Application, Death Benefit, Dependents, Welfare, Social Security, India, Assistance, Direct Benefit Transfer
Details
The National Family Benefit Scheme provides a one-time financial assistance of Rs. 30,000 to the dependents of the breadwinner from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families in the event of the breadwinner's death. This assistance is available for breadwinners aged between 18 to 60 years. In cases where funds are not readily available, the District Magistrate has the authority to withdraw from the Treasury Reserve-27 at the district level to provide immediate support to the beneficiary, as per Government Order Number 1739/26-2-2006 dated June 20, 2006. The scheme was fully computerized and made available online starting from January 1, 2016.
Benefits
- - One-time financial assistance of Rs. 30,000
- Support for dependents of deceased breadwinners
- Immediate assistance in case of fund unavailability
- One-time financial assistance of Rs. 30,000
- Support for dependents of deceased breadwinners
- Immediate assistance in case of fund unavailability
Eligibility
Dependents of breadwinners from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families aged between 18 to 60 years.
Exclusions
No exclusions are listed for this scheme yet.
Application Process
Online
Applicants can submit their applications online through the web portal National Family Benefit Scheme Portal.
For more information, refer to the detail page: Detail Page
Additional documents:
Documents Required
No document list is available for this scheme yet.
Official links
- https://nfbs.upsdc.gov.in/NFBS2022_23/index.aspx
- https://samajkalyan.up.gov.in/en/page/programs-schemes
- https://samajkalyan.up.gov.in/en/article/national-family-benefit-scheme
- https://samajkalyan.up.gov.in/site/writereaddata/siteContent/2025090315445742111-NFBS-GO-Dated-11-Feb-2025_030925.pdf
- https://samajkalyan.up.gov.in/site/writereaddata/siteContent/2025090315445743672-NFBS-GO-Dated-25-Oct-2024_030925.pdf
- https://samajkalyan.up.gov.in/site/writereaddata/siteContent/2025090316223944211-NFBS-GO-2024_030925.pdf
- https://samajkalyan.up.gov.in/site/writereaddata/siteContent/2025090316223944215-NFBS-GO-2025_030925.pdf
References
- Programs & schemes (Samaj Kalyan)
- Scheme article (UP)
- Apply / portal
- Regarding the application for the National Family Benefit Scheme through the internet-based system.
- Regarding the National Family Benefit Scheme.
- Regarding the National Family Benefit Scheme.
- Regarding the submission of applications for the National Family Benefit Scheme through the internet-based system.
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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:
- Check eligibility criteria
- Collect required documents
- Fill the application form
- Submit the application online or at the relevant office
- Track application status