National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS)

iAbout This Scheme

Introduced in August 1995 as part of the National Social Assistance Programme, the National Family Benefit Scheme provided a lump-sum grant of ₹10,000 to BPL households upon the death of the primary breadwinner (aged 18-64). It aimed to mitigate the immediate economic shock of losing the main income earner. The scheme continues as a component of NSAP though with revised amounts and criteria.

🎁Key Benefits

• One-time lump-sum grant of ₹10,000 on death of breadwinner
• Coverage of BPL households losing primary wage earner aged 18-64
• Immediate financial relief for bereaved poor families

✅Eligibility Criteria

• 1
  Scheme discontinued/revised — historical archive only
• 2
  Originally: BPL families losing breadwinner aged 18-64

📝How to Apply

❓Frequently Asked Questions