National Family Benefit Scheme - Gujarat
The scheme aims to provide social security to Below Poverty Line (BPL) households. Under the scheme, a one-time lump sum assistance of ₹20,000 is provided to the widow or unmarried daughter of the deceased, if the primary breadwinner, aged between 18 and 59 years, passes away.
About This Scheme
Benefits
₹20.0K · one-time
- A one-time assistance payment of ₹20,000/- is provided to the family of the deceased, whether the death was natural or accidental.
Notes:
- The payment is intended for the family, specifically going to the widow or unmarried daughter.
- The assistance would be given to every case of death of breadwinner in a family.
- Payment of the assistance is made through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the beneficiary’s post or bank account.
- This is a one-time assistance payment.
Eligibility
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Required Documents
- ✦Identity proof
- ✦Proof of family being on the BPL List
- ✦Death Certificate of primary income earner (showing natural or accidental cause)
- ✦Age proof of deceased/ main income earner (indicating age between 18 and 60 years at time of death)
- ✦Bank Account Details
- ✦Any other documents as required
✦ Required ◦ Optional
How to Apply
The interested applicants for assistance can visit the nearest concerned Taluka Jan Seva Kendra- Mamlatdar office with all the mandatory documents.
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Mamlatdar office or Gram Panchayat at the village level, request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, provide all the mandatory details, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the supporting documents to the office of Gram Panchayat of their respective village.
Submission and Approval:
- The Taluka Mamlatdars are authorized to approve or disapprove the assistance under this scheme.
Appeal Process:
- In case an application is disapproved, an appeal can be made to the Prant Officer/Sub-Divisional Officer /SDO within 60 days of the disapproval.
Quick Info
- Level
- Central Government
- Max benefit
- ₹20.0K