National Family Benefit Scheme (Maharashtra)

Description
The scheme "National Family Benefit Scheme Maharashtra " is a social welfare scheme by the Social Justice & Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra. Under this scheme, in the event of the death of the primary breadwinner of a BPL family, the family is provided with a one-time lump sum financial assistance of ₹20,000/-.

Benefits
• Financial assistance of ₹20,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a resident of Maharashtra.
2. The applicant should be a family member or dependent of the deceased breadwinner (an earning member of the family on whom the family primarily depended for income).
3. The family should be living Below the Poverty Line (BPL).
4. The deceased should have been between 18 and 59 years old.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Collector Office/Tahsildar/Talathi of your district, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.
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Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Collector Office/Tahsildar/Talathi of your district, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.

Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
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Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, 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 concerned authority.
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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 concerned authority.

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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NOTE: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.

Required Documents
• Identity Proof of the Applicant I.e. Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card
• Identity Proof of the Deceased Person i.e. Aadhaar Card
• Death Certificate of the Deceased Person
• FIR Copy
• 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-Maharashtra?
A: It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme that provides financial assistance to families of deceased primary breadwinners from BPL households.

Q: Who implements the scheme in Maharashtra?
A: The scheme is implemented by the Social Justice & Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra.

Q: Who is eligible for this scheme?
A: Families of deceased primary breadwinners who were between 18 and 59 years old and living Below the Poverty Line (BPL) are eligible.

Q: How much financial assistance is provided under the scheme?
A: A one-time lump sum financial assistance of [?]20,000 is provided to the family of the deceased.

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

Q: Does the family need to be from a BPL household?
A: Yes, the family must be living Below the Poverty Line (BPL).

Q: Who can apply for the scheme?
A: A family member or dependent of the deceased primary breadwinner can apply for the scheme.

Q: Where should I submit the application?
A: Applications must be submitted to the Collector Office, Tahsildar, or Talathi.

Q: What documents are required for the application?
A: Documents such as proof of the deceased's age, BPL certificate, death certificate, and proof of relation to the deceased may be required.

Q: Is there an application form for this scheme?
A: Yes, you can obtain the prescribed application form from the Collector Office, Tahsildar, or Talathi during office hours.

Q: Is the scheme applicable to non-BPL families?
A: No, only families classified as Below the Poverty Line (BPL) are eligible for the scheme.