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".
National Family Benefit Scheme - Sikkim - Introduction
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
- 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”.
Note: A woman in the family, who is a homemaker, is also considered as a "Breadwinner".