Key eligibility parameters
- Primary breadwinner definition: The deceased male or female member whose household earnings contributed the largest proportion to the family livelihood.
- Age criteria: The primary breadwinner must have died between 18 and 59 years of age.
- Economic status: The family must be certified as living Below Poverty Line (BPL) in official municipal or panchayat records.
- One-time lump sum: The lump-sum grant is paid directly to the surviving spouse or dependent head of household via DBT.
Required documentation
To submit a claim, the surviving dependent must present a formal death certificate issued by a registrar of births and deaths, age verification proof of the deceased, BPL ration card or income certificate, relationship certificate, and the claimant's Aadhaar-seeded bank account details.
Application and verification process
Applications can be submitted through the local Block Development Office (BDO), Tehsildar office, or online via the NSAP portal (nsap.nic.in). Upon field verification by local revenue officers, the sanctioned benefit is released electronically to the bank account.
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Common questions
What is the age limit for the deceased breadwinner under NFBS?
The deceased primary earner must have been between 18 and 59 years of age at the time of death.
Who receives the financial assistance under NFBS?
The lump sum is transferred to the surviving spouse or the eldest surviving dependent family member.
Where can eligible families apply for the National Family Benefit Scheme?
Families can apply through their local Block Development Office, Sub-Divisional Magistrate office, or online at nsap.nic.in.
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