National Family Benefit Scheme - Sikkim
in Sikkim
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Key dates and updates (Sikkim)
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National Family Benefit Scheme - Sikkim in Sikkim
National Family Benefit Scheme - Sikkim is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Sikkim.
Apply for National Family Benefit Scheme - Sikkim in Sikkim
Scheme Overview
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"
Eligibility Criteria
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”.
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**Note:** A woman in the family, who is a homemaker, is also considered as a &quot;Breadwinner&quot;.
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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.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Recent passport size photographs – 3 Number |
| 2 | Attested photocopy of Sikkim Subject Certificate / Certificate of Identification as the case may be i.e. Income certificate, Caste certificate. |
| 3 | Attested photocopy of the Below Poverty Line Certificate. |
| 4 | Birth Certificate or EPIC or any other valid document having recorded the date as proof of age of the deceased “Primary Breadwinner”. |
| 5 | Attested copy of Aadhar Card. |
| 6 | Attested photocopy of first page of the Bank/Post Office Passbook along with the photocopy of latest updated account. |
How to Apply in Sikkim
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.
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:
Common questions in Sikkim
Who can apply for National Family Benefit Scheme - Sikkim in Sikkim?
Eligible residents of Sikkim who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for National Family Benefit Scheme - Sikkim. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for National Family Benefit Scheme - Sikkim in Sikkim?
Applicants in Sikkim typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for National Family Benefit Scheme - Sikkim?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 1 April 2016 through 1 April 2016, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
The beneficiary will receive one time grant of [?]30000/- as financial assistance under this scheme.