The scheme “National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS)” was launched in 2016 by the Department of Women & Child Welfare, Govt. of Sikkim. Under this scheme, a lump sum amount of ₹ 30,00...
The applicant should be a resident of the state of Sikkim.
The applicant should be from Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
In the event of the death of the breadwinner of a family, the family will become eligible to apply for the scheme.
The financial assistance will be paid to the household (includes spouse, minor children, unmarried daughters, and dependent parents) of the deceased person.
The applicant should have opened the Bank Account under “Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana”.
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**Note:** A woman in the family, who is a homemaker, is also considered as a &quot;Breadwinner&quot;.
How to Apply
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: The applicant has to approach their respective State Social Welfare Department and obtain the application form from the concerned officer.
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: Fill in all the mandatory fields of the application form and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents and submit it to the designated receiving authority.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for National Family Benefit Scheme - Sikkim / what is the eligibility?
1. The applicant should be a resident of the state of Sikkim.
1. The applicant should be from Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
1. In the event of the death of the breadwinner of a family, the family will become eligible to apply for the scheme.
1. The financial assistance will be...
How to apply online for National Family Benefit Scheme - Sikkim?
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Step 01
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: The applicant has to approach their respective State Social Welfare Department and obtain the application form from the concerned officer.
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: Fill in all the mandatory fields of the application form and attach all...