About this social welfare scheme
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance of Rs. 20,000/- to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families upon the death of the primary breadwinner (main earning member of the family) to help them cope with immediate financial hardships.
The "National Family Benefit Scheme" is a centrally sponsored scheme implemented by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families upon the death of the primary breadwinner (main earning member of the family), helping them cope with immediate financial hardships.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | National Family Benefit Scheme- Uttarakhand (NFBS-U) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Department Of Social Welfare |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Social welfare |
| Level / State | State · Uttarakhand |
| Official portal | socialwelfare.uk.gov.in |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Family |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Not given in the official listing |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | Yes |
| Age | 18 to 59 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 59 years
- 🍚BPL only
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
A one-time financial assistance of Rs. 20,000/- is provided to the family in the event of the death of the primary earning member.
Who qualifies
- The applicant must be a family member of the deceased primary breadwinner.
- The deceased primary breadwinner must have been a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
- The family must be classified under the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
- The deceased must have been between 18 and 59 years of age at the time of death.
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
- At present, applications for this scheme are submitted offline. The eligible applicants can obtain the application form from the office of the Assistant Social Welfare Officer or download from the departmental website (https://socialwelfare.uk.gov.in).
- After that, the duly filled application form must be submitted along with the following documents: Aadhaar card of the family member/applicant, mobile number, attested photograph, bank account passbook linked/seeded with Aadhaar, BPL certificate, copy of family register, death certificate of the earning member, and Aadhaar card of the earning member.
- The application form along with the necessary documents are submitted to the office of the Assistant Social Welfare Officer. The application is sent to the Government of India from the district level and if the documents are found to be correct, the amount is paid directly into the beneficiary's account.
Frequently asked questions
How much assistance is provided?
A one-time amount of Rs. 20,000/-.
Who is considered a breadwinner?
The primary earning member of a family.
Who can apply for this benefit?
Any surviving family member of the deceased breadwinner.
Where can I get the application form?
From the Social Welfare Officer’s office or the official website.
How is the payment made?
Through Direct Benefit Transfer to the beneficiary’s Aadhaar-linked bank account.
What if the deceased was over 59 years old?
The family is not eligible under this scheme.
Who verifies the documents?
The district-level Social Welfare Office before forwarding to the Government of India.
Can I apply online?
No, the currently application process is offline.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines (Page No. 19) cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in (PDF)
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