A family welfare scheme under the umbrella scheme ‘National Social Assistance Programme’ (NSAP) by MoRD. In this scheme, financial assistance is provided to the bereaved households...
Key details
Department / Ministry: Ministry Of Rural Development
**₹ 20000/** - will be given as a lump sum assistance to such surviving member of the household of the deceased poor, who after local inquiry, is found to be the head of the household.
**The assistance would be given to every case of death of breadwinner in a family.**
Eligibility (who can apply)
The applicant must be a citizen of India.
The family of the applicant must be living Below Poverty Line (BPL).
The primary breadwinner of the applicant's family must have been deceased.
The age of the deceased breadwinner must have been more than 18 years and less than 60 years.
The applicant must be the succeeding primary breadwinner of the family.
How to Apply
**Offline**
**Step 1:** Take a print of the application form given in Annexure-III (page no.
(The application forms are available with the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) or Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO) free of cost.)
**Step 2:** The duly filled-in Application forms along with the required documents are to be submitted to the designated officer appointed by the respective state governments.
The applicant has to complete the application form and enclose proof regarding age, income, status, address, and death certificate.
Complete case is to be submitted to the concerned TSWO which consolidates the lists and forwards to the Block Level Sanctioning Committee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for National Family Benefit Scheme / what is the eligibility?
1. The applicant must be a citizen of India.
1. The family of the applicant must be living Below Poverty Line (BPL).
1. The primary breadwinner of the applicant's family must have been deceased.
1. The age of the deceased breadwinner must have been more than 18 years and less than 60 y...
What are the benefits of National Family Benefit Scheme?
**₹ 20000/** - will be given as a lump sum assistance to such surviving member of the household of the deceased poor, who after local inquiry, is found to be the head of the household.
**The assistance would be given to every case of death of breadwinner in a family.**
How to apply online for National Family Benefit Scheme?
**Offline**
**Step 1:** Take a print of the application form given in Annexure-III (page no. 47) of the scheme guidelines -
[https://nsap.nic.in/Guidelines/nsap_guidelines_oct2014.pdf](https://nsap.nic.in/Guidelines/nsap_guidelines_oct2014.pdf)
(The application forms are available with t...