National Family Benefit Scheme - Sikkim

Description
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

Benefits
• The beneficiary will receive a one-time grant of ₹ 30,000/- as financial assistance.
• The assistance would be given to every case of death of a breadwinner in a family of the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a resident of the state of Sikkim.
2. The applicant should be from Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
3. In the event of the death of the breadwinner of a family, the family will become eligible to apply for the scheme.
4. The financial assistance will be paid to the household (includes spouse, minor children, unmarried daughters, and dependent parents) of the deceased person.
5. The applicant should have opened the Bank Account under “Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana”.
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7. **Note:** A woman in the family, who is a homemaker, is also considered as a "Breadwinner".
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Application Process
Step 1: Step 03: On receipt of an application in the prescribed Form, the same shall be scrutinized by the Selection Committee. Thereafter, the approval shall be accorded by the Secretary.
Offline — http://sikkimsocialwelfare.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Application-Form-for-all-pension-schemes.pdf
Step 03: On receipt of an application in the prescribed Form, the same shall be scrutinized by the Selection Committee. Thereafter, the approval shall be accorded by the Secretary.

Step 2: Registration:
Online — https://sso.sikkim.gov.in/account/login?returnUrl=%2Fconnect%2Fauthorize%2Fcallback%3Fclient_id%3Dcitizenservices%26redirect_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fpensionscheme.sikkim.gov.in%252F%26response_mode%3Dform_post%26response_type%3Dcode%2520id_token%26scope%3Dopenid%2520profile%2520email%2520phone_number%2520sharedaccessapi%2520server_api%2520role%2520department%2520offline_access%26state%3DOpenIdConnect.AuthenticationProperties%253DFoPiklOB0ea2akeWyRWTT1Wjbcpq-aXX8oGx7TvZ32g1PSLvYuBZjj1rNo10nifPE2cYzhgy1KxRZLWhIsMIjvg9Nz6dVos0Ee_ktfGhBfickxvv-08nGkx_GLzP-KtNbDuEXVIqddROK-yZtgN3DMz7PBtU37eyWGHcmNRe5EwMXLYpsr4Jb1vY1Y05aexCqw6yHBbvAV8ZdzBgzSnjOGMnhMOx8KmKUhvXqDke-cm1NYq3gosenOXYeGj_t3CC%26nonce%3D638179183448508806.YjUwMTM0NDQtYjUxMC00YmU4LWE5N2YtNzY4MDc2YjM3YTg4MjgyNTIzNzgtNDE0ZS00ZWViLTg2N2EtYjdiOWVhMDdkNThl%26x-client-SKU%3DID_NET451%26x-client-ver%3D5.3.0.0

Registration:

Required Documents
• Recent passport size photographs – 3 Number
• Attested photocopy of Sikkim Subject Certificate / Certificate of Identification as the case may be i.e. Income certificate, Caste certificate.
• Attested photocopy of the Below Poverty Line Certificate.
• Birth Certificate or EPIC or any other valid document having recorded the date as proof of age of the deceased “Primary Breadwinner”.
• Attested copy of Aadhar Card.
• Attested photocopy of first page of the Bank/Post Office Passbook along with the photocopy of latest updated account.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much financial assistance is to be provided to the family under the scheme?
A: The beneficiary will receive one time grant of [?]30000/- as financial assistance under this scheme.

Q: Would financial assistance be given to every case of death?
A: The assistance would be given to every case of death of a breadwinner in a family of the Below poverty Line (BPL) category.

Q: Who is eligible under the scheme?
A: The family of the deceased person, who was the breadwinner of a family, is eligible to apply under the scheme.

Q: Is this scheme applicable only for Below Poverty Line (BPL) category?
A: Yes, only the BPL family of Sikkim state is eligible under the scheme.

Q: Who will be included in household under the scheme?
A: A household would include a spouse, minor children, unmarried daughters, and dependent parents of the deceased person.

Q: Can a woman in a family who is a homemaker be considered a “Breadwinner’?
A: Yes, a woman in the family, who is a homemaker, is also considered a "breadwinner".

Q: What is the mode of filling application?
A: The applicant may fill application both online & offline mode.

Q: How can I register under this scheme?
A: Please visit the online portal link: https://pensionscheme.sikkim.gov.in and use the "Create Account" button to reach the registration page. Complete registration requirements as appropriate and click the "Register" button to register and then login.