National Family Benefit Scheme - Sikkim
The scheme “National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS)” was launched in 2016 by the Department of Women & Child Welfare, Govt. of Sikkim. Under this scheme, a lump sum amount of ₹ 30,000/- as financial assistance is provided to the bereaved household in the event of the death of the "Primary breadwinner"
About the National Family Benefit Scheme - Sikkim Scheme
The scheme “National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS)” was launched in 2016 by the Department of Women & Child Welfare, Govt. of Sikkim. Under this scheme, a lump sum amount of ₹ 30,000/- as financial assistance is provided to the bereaved household in the event of the death of the "Primary breadwinner" belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) Category. The one-time grant amount consists of Central and State Government Share. (i.e. ₹ 20,000/- as Central Share and ₹ 10,000/- as State Share)
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be a resident of the state of Sikkim.
- The applicant should be from Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
- In the event of the death of the breadwinner of a family, the family will become eligible to apply for the scheme.
- The financial assistance will be paid to the household (includes spouse, minor children, unmarried daughters, and dependent parents) of the deceased person.
- The applicant should have opened the Bank Account under “Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana”.
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Note: A woman in the family, who is a homemaker, is also considered as a &quot;Breadwinner&quot;.
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How to Apply for National Family Benefit Scheme - Sikkim
Application mode: Offline / Online
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the National Family Benefit Scheme - Sikkim scheme?
The scheme “National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS)” was launched in 2016 by the Department of Women &amp; Child Welfare, Govt. of Sikkim. Under this scheme, a lump sum amount of ₹ 30,000/- as financial assistance is provided to the bereaved household in the event of the death…
Who is eligible for National Family Benefit Scheme - Sikkim?
The applicant should be a resident of the state of Sikkim. The applicant should be from Below Poverty Line (BPL) family. In the event of the death of the breadwinner of a family, the family will become eligible to apply for the scheme. The financial assistance will be paid to the household (include…
What benefits does National Family Benefit Scheme - Sikkim provide?
National Family Benefit Scheme - Sikkim provides government benefits to eligible applicants. See the benefits section for specifics.
How can I apply for National Family Benefit Scheme - Sikkim?
You can apply for National Family Benefit Scheme - Sikkim via Offline or Online. Follow the step-by-step process in the "How to Apply" section above.
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
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