National Family Benefit Scheme for BPL Families

The scheme "National Family Benefit Scheme for BPL Families" by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Haryana, aims to provide financial relief of ₹20,000 to low-income families who lose their main earning member, thereby offering socio-economic stability in times of crisis. It targets families below the poverty line or categorized as destitute, whose deceased member was between the ages of 18 to 59 years and had no other source of income or government support. The financial benefit is granted to the new head of the family post-verification. The scheme excludes families with high-income children or members holding high-ranking positions or professional occupations. Application must be made within one year of the death of the breadwinner.