| Name of the Scheme |
National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS) |
| Sponsored by |
State Government |
| Funding Pattern |
It is a State Sector Scheme. It was transferred to the State Sector Scheme after 2002-03. Prior to 2002-03, the scheme was a central sector scheme introduced by GOI from August 1995. |
| Ministry/Department |
Community & Rural Development Deptt |
| Description |
Providing social assistance benefits to the BPL families in case of the death of its primary breadwinner. |
| Beneficiaries |
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| Benefits |
| Details |
The bereaved family will get lumpsum amount of Rs. 10,000. |
| Eligibility criteria |
A poor family living below poverty line, at the advent of the death of its breadwinner. |
| How to Avail |
Contact the Block Development Officers in the Block office. |
