National Family Benefit Scheme - Uttar Pradesh
Department of Social Welfare
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Key dates and updates
Important milestones for this scheme. Use official links to verify before you apply.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scheme launch |
Overview
National Family Benefit Scheme or NBFS was launched by the Uttar Pradesh state government to provide financial assistance to those families that are unable to earn the necessities in life.
Details
Detailed The NFBS also known as Rashtriya Parivarik Labh Yojana was started by the UP government on in January 2016. Under this scheme, the families who have lost their lead earners will get a lump sum amount of money as compensation. To claim the compensation one must have applied to register under the scheme. The entire application process is available only online. There is no provision of offline application for the scheme. Key Features 1. The NFBS scheme is for below-poverty-line families. If the lead earner of the family has lost his/ her life, the next head of the family will get financial assistance from the state government of Uttar Pradesh. 1. The applicant should be aged between 18 years to 60 years. If the applicant is below 18 i.e. minor or above 60 that is old, then the applicant might not get the compensation amount. 1. The amount of the compensation is fixed at Rs. 30, 000/- which has increased from the earlier amount of compensation which is Rs. 20, 000/-. To apply for the scheme one must use the online process. The scheme does not have any offline mode of registration. 1. To avail the scheme, the yearly income of the family should not be more than Rs. 56, 450/- in urban areas and Rs. 46, 080/- in rural areas. The amount of compensation will be provided to the families only after the death of the lead earner or the only earning member of the family.
Eligibility Criteria
1. **Eligibility**
2. To apply for the scheme one must be living under the poverty line.
3. The applicant should not be aged less than 18 years or above 60 years.
4. The family income of the applicant should not be more than Rs. 56, 450/- if the family is from the urban area and Rs. 46, 080/- if the family is from the rural area.
5. Support will be provided to the family after the death of the only earner of the family.
Application Process
Step 1: Application Process
The applicants need to visit the official website.
Download the application form.
Submit the filled form at the District Magistrate's office
Enclose required documents.
Offline
Application Process
The applicants need to visit the official website.
Download the application form.
Submit the filled form at the District Magistrate's office
Enclose required documents.
Step 2: Application Process
Visit the official website or click here.
Select the new registration option.
Fill the online application form.
Upload the required documents.
And Submit.
Online — http:/nfbs.upsdc.gov.
Application Process
Visit the official website or click here.
Select the new registration option.
Fill the online application form.
Upload the required documents.
And Submit.
Required Documents
• Death certificate.
• Below poverty line card.
• Below poverty line ration card (blue card).
• Residence proof.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this scheme for all?
A: No, this is only for those below the poverty line only
Q: Am I eligible to get this benefit, if I am alive
A: No, this is a death relief benefit, it and only the death of breadwinner and their dependent can apply
Q: Is it online only?
A: No, both offline and online can apply.
Q: Who can apply?
A: Family having below poverty line certificate or proof can apply for this.
Q: What are the age criteria?
A: 18 years to 60 years
Q: How can I apply online?
A: Visit the Official website link: http://nfbs.upsdc.gov.in/
And fill out the application form online and submit
Q: How to apply offline ?
A: 1. Download the application form from http://samajkalyan.up.gov.in/pdf/scheme_form/4.pdf.
2. fill out and submit to District Magistrate's office .
Q: List of the required documents
A: 1) Death certificate
2) Below poverty line card
3) Below poverty line ration card (blue card)
4) Residence proof
Eligibility Criteria
**Eligibility**
To apply for the scheme one must be living under the poverty line.
The applicant should not be aged less than 18 years or above 60 years.
The family income of the applicant should not be more than Rs. 56, 450/- if the family is from the urban area and Rs. 46, 080/- if the family is from the rural area.
Support will be provided to the family after the death of the only earner of the family.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Death certificate. |
| 2 | Below poverty line card. |
| 3 | Below poverty line ration card (blue card). |
| 4 | Residence proof. |
How to Apply
Application Process The applicants need to visit the official website. Download the application form. Submit the filled form at the District Magistrate's office Enclose required documents.
Offline Application Process The applicants need to visit the official website. Download the application form. Submit the filled form at the District Magistrate's office Enclose required documents.
Application Process Visit the official website or click here. Select the new registration option. Fill the online application form. Upload the required documents. And Submit.
Online — http:/nfbs.upsdc.gov. Application Process Visit the official website or click here. Select the new registration option. Fill the online application form. Upload the required documents. And Submit.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, this is only for those below the poverty line only