The “National Family Benefit Scheme” is a centrally sponsored scheme implemented in Gujarat by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to provide social security to households living below the poverty line by offering financial assistance in the event of the death of the primary breadwinner. 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.

Benefits

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

• The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
• The applicant should be a family member of the deceased.
• The family should be listed in the Below Poverty Line (BPL) list as determined by the Government of India.
• The deceased (male or female) should have been the primary income earner of the family.
• The death of the primary income earner should have occurred due to natural or accidental causes.
• The age of the deceased at the time of death should have been between 18 and 60 years.
• The application should be submitted within two years from the date of death to be eligible under the scheme.

Application Process

Online – via CSC or Offline

The interested applicants for assistance can visit the nearest concerned Taluka Jan Seva Kendra- Mamlatdar office with all the mandatory documents.

Documents Required

• 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