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National Family Benefit Scheme (Maharashtra)

The scheme National Family Benefit Scheme (Maharashtra) is a social welfare scheme by the Social Justice & Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra. Under this scheme, ₹20,000/-. is provided to the family in the event of the death of their primary breadwinner.

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About This Scheme

The scheme "National Family Benefit Scheme (Maharashtra)" is a social welfare scheme by the Social Justice & Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra. Under this scheme, in the event of the death of the primary breadwinner of a BPL family, the family is provided with a one-time lump sum financial assistance of ₹20,000/-.

Benefits

₹20.0K

Financial assistance of ₹20,000/-.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The applicant should be a resident of Maharashtra.

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    The applicant should be a family member or dependent of the deceased breadwinner (an earning member of the family on whom the family primarily depended for income).

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    The family should be living Below the Poverty Line (BPL).

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    The deceased should have been between 18 and 59 years old.

Required Documents

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    Identity Proof of the Applicant I.e. Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card
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    Identity Proof of the Deceased Person i.e. Aadhaar Card
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    Death Certificate of the Deceased Person
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    FIR Copy
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    Proof of Age of the Deceased Person
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    Below Poverty Line (BPL) Card/ Ration Card
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    Caste Certificate (if Applicable)
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    Address Proof
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    Bank Passbook/Bank Account Details
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    Any Other Documents as Required

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Collector Office/Tahsildar/Talathi of your district, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the concerned authority.

Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

NOTE: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.