National Family Benefit Scheme (Jammu and Kashmir)

Description
Launched on 15th August 1995, the "National Family Benefit Scheme" is a welfare scheme by the Social Welfare Department, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The scheme provides one-time financial assistance of ₹20,000/- to ensure social security for bereaved families living below the poverty line in case of the death of their breadwinner.

Benefits
• A one-time financial assistance of ₹20,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a resident of Jammu and Kashmir.
2. The applicant should be a family member or dependent of the deceased person.
3. The deceased should have been the primary breadwinner (the main earning member of the family).
4. The family of the deceased must be living Below the Poverty Line (BPL).
5. At the time of death, the deceased must have been between 18 and 59 years old.
6. The application should be submitted within one year of the death of the primary breadwinner (husband, wife, or son).

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The applicant should visit the Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO) in the concerned area. during office hours and request a hard copy of the prescribed application form from the concerned authority.
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Step 1: The applicant should visit the Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO) in the concerned area. during office hours and request a hard copy of the prescribed application form from the concerned authority.

Step 2: Step 2: Fill in all the mandatory fields in the application form. Paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all necessary documents (self-attested, if required).
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Step 2: Fill in all the mandatory fields in the application form. Paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all necessary documents (self-attested, if required).

Step 3: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO).
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Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO).

Step 4: Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (i…
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Post Application Processes

Step 5: Step 1: The TSWO verifies the submitted forms and forwards them to the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) for review.
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Step 1: The TSWO verifies the submitted forms and forwards them to the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) for review.

Step 6: Step 2: The District Level Committee reviews the application and sanctions the pension.
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NOTE 1: Upon submission of the completed application form and the necessary documents, make sure to take a photocopy of the filled application form and the acknowledgement receipt for your future reference.
NOTE 2: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.

Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card
• Passport-size Photograph
• Identity Proof i.e. Voter ID Card or Driving License
• Death Certificate of the Deceased Person
• Proof of Age of the Deceased Person
• Below Poverty Line (BPL) Card/ Ration Card
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Address Proof
• Bank Passbook/Bank Account Details
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS)?
A: The NFBS is a centrally sponsored scheme that provides financial assistance to families living below the poverty line upon the death of the primary breadwinner.

Q: How much financial assistance is provided under the NFBS?
A: The scheme offers a one-time financial assistance of [?]20,000.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for the NFBS?
A: The applicant must be a family member of the deceased primary breadwinner who was aged 18 to 59 years at the time of death.

Q: What is the age limit for the deceased breadwinner?
A: The primary breadwinner must have been between 18 and 59 years old at the time of death.

Q: What type of death qualifies for assistance under the NFBS?
A: Assistance is provided in case of natural or accidental death of the primary breadwinner.

Q: How is the payment disbursed to the beneficiary?
A: The approved amount is disbursed through payee's account cheques or bank transfers.

Q: What is the objective of the NFBS?
A: The scheme aims to provide financial support and ensure social justice for vulnerable families living below the poverty line.

Q: Can the application be submitted online?
A: No, the application must be submitted offline to the TSWO's office.

Q: What documents are required to apply for the NFBS?
A: Required documents include a BPL certificate, a photocopy of the ration card, two photographs, and the death certificate of the breadwinner.