State-Specific Information

National Family Benefit Scheme

in Karnataka

Last updated: 14 Apr 2026

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Key dates and updates (Karnataka)

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Milestone	Date	Verify
Scheme launch	01 Apr 2018	Official

National Family Benefit Scheme in Karnataka

National Family Benefit Scheme is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Karnataka.

Apply for National Family Benefit Scheme in Karnataka

Scheme Overview

A family welfare scheme under the umbrella scheme ‘National Social Assistance Programme’ (NSAP) by MoRD. In this scheme, financial assistance is provided to the bereaved households in case of the death of the primary breadwinner irrespective of the cause of death.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must be a citizen of India.

The family of the applicant must be living Below Poverty Line (BPL).

The primary breadwinner of the applicant's family must have been deceased.

The age of the deceased breadwinner must have been more than 18 years and less than 60 years.

The applicant must be the succeeding primary breadwinner of the family.

Benefits

₹ 20000/ - will be given as a lump sum assistance to such surviving member of the household of the deceased poor, who after local inquiry, is found to be the head of the household.

The assistance would be given to every case of death of breadwinner in a family.

Required Documents

#	Document	Details
1	Death Certificate.
2	Proof of Identity.
3	Proof of Address.
4	BPL Card / Ration Card of the Family.
5	Family ID / Member ID.
6	Proof of Identity.
7	Proof of Address.
8	Proof of Age.
9	Family ID / Member ID.
10	Details of the AADHAAR Seeded Bank Account / Post Office Account.
11	Passport Size Photo

How to Apply in Karnataka

Step 1: Take a print of the application form given in Annexure-III (page no. 47) of the scheme guidelines -

Offline — https://nsap.nic.in/Guidelines/nsap_guidelines_oct2014.pdf https://nsap.nic.in/Guidelines/nsap_guidelines_oct2014.pdf (The application forms are available with the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) or Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO) free of cost.)

Step 2: The duly filled-in Application forms along with the required documents are to be submitted to the designated officer appointed by the respective state governments. The applicant has to complete the application form and enclose proof regard…

Offline — https://nsap.nic.in/Guidelines/nsap_guidelines_oct2014.pdf Step 2: The duly filled-in Application forms along with the required documents are to be submitted to the designated officer appointed by the respective state governments. The applicant has to complete the application form and enclose proof regarding age, income, status, address, and death certificate. Complete case is to be submitted to the concerned TSWO which consolidates the lists and forwards to the Block Level Sanctioning Committee. The cases are then submitted to DSWO for accord of sanction by District level sanctioning committee headed by the Director General, Social Welfare Department.

One can download UMANG App or visit website https://web.umang.gov.in/web_new/home The citizen can login using mobile number and OTP. Once logged In, citizen can search for NSAP. Click on “Apply Online” Fill the basic details, choose the mode of pa…

Online One can download UMANG App or visit website https://web.umang.gov.in/web_new/home The citizen can login using mobile number and OTP. Once logged In, citizen can search for NSAP. Click on “Apply Online” Fill the basic details, choose the mode of payment of pension, upload photo and click on “Submit”.

Common questions in Karnataka

Who can apply for National Family Benefit Scheme in Karnataka?

Eligible residents of Karnataka who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for National Family Benefit Scheme. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.

What documents are required for National Family Benefit Scheme in Karnataka?

Applicants in Karnataka 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?

Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 1 April 2018 through 1 April 2018, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the benefits be provided monthly or as lump sum?

The one-time financial assistance under this scheme will be provided as lump sum.

How will it be decided which member of the family should be provided the amount of assistance be provided?

What is the maximum amount of financial assistance that a household can receive through NFBS?

My mother passed away this month. She and my father were both earning members of the family. However, my mother earned more than my father. Will she be considered as the Primary Breadwinner of the family?

Will my uncles & aunts and their children will also be considered as part of the household?

I have duly filled and signed the application form for NFBS. I have also attached the necessary documents and passport sized photograph. Where/Whom am I supposed to submit the form?

After my father passed away, my mother became the main breadwinner of the family. She is eligible to apply for NFBS but she is illiterate and cannot sign. Does the form has the option of thumb impression instead of signature?

Where do I find my Family ID and Member ID?