Program brief
| Form of support | Cash, paid into the bank account |
|---|---|
| Meant for | BPL Families |
| Level | State, Madhya Pradesh |
| Field | Social welfare & Empowerment |
| Started | 1995 |
| How to apply | Offline |
Contents of this entry
Overview
Launched on 15th August 1995, the "National Family Assistance Scheme" by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Madhya Pradesh provides Rs. 20,000/- to ensure social security for bereaved families living below the poverty line in case of death of their breadwinner.
Launched on 15th August 1995, the "National Family Benefit Scheme" is a welfare scheme by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme provides one-time financial assistance of Rs. 20,000/- to ensure social security for bereaved families living below the poverty line in case of the death of their breadwinner.
Further facts from the listing
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Benefits
A one-time financial assistance of Rs. 20,000/-.
Eligibility
- Age
- 18 to 60 years
- Also for
- Below poverty line families
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- The applicant should be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
- The applicant should be a family member or a dependent of the deceased person.
- The deceased person should have been the primary breadwinner (an earning member of the family) on whom the family primarily depended for income.
- The family of the deceased should be living Below the Poverty Line (BPL).
- At the time of death, the deceased should have been between 18 and 60 years old.
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Application steps
Offline
Step 1: The applicant should visit the Gram Panchayat or Public Service Center during office hours and request a hard copy of the prescribed application form from the concerned authority.
Step 2: Fill in all the mandatory fields in the application form. Paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all necessary documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 3: After applying, the applicant will receive an acknowledgement receipt from the office, confirming that the application has been received.
Step 4: The submitted documents will be verified by the District Panchayat/ Gram Panchayat/ Urban Body or Ward Office depending on to whom the application was submitted.
Step 5: Upon submission of the completed application form and the necessary documents, make sure to take a photocopy of the filled application form and the acknowledgement receipt for your future reference.
Post Application Processes
Once the documents are verified and found to be correct, the application will be approved, and the applicant’s name will be added to the pension proposal for that month.
NOTE: If any discrepancies or missing information are found, the application will be rejected. In such cases, the applicant will receive a written notice specifying the reason for rejection, and the rejection will be duly recorded in the system.
Questions and answers
What is the objective of the scheme?
The scheme aims to provide social security to the immediate dependents of a deceased family member by offering financial assistance after the sudden death of the breadwinner.
How much financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
A one-time financial assistance of Rs. 20,000/- is provided to the bereaved family of the deceased breadwinner.
Who implements this scheme?
The scheme is implemented by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of Madhya Pradesh.
Who is eligible for this scheme?
Families living below the poverty line (BPL) are eligible for the scheme, provided the deceased person was between the ages of 18 and 60 years.
What is the age limit for the deceased person?
The deceased person must be between 18 and 60 years of age at the time of death to be eligible for the benefit.
What documents are required to apply for this scheme?
The required documents may include proof of death, BPL certificate, age proof of the deceased, and identity proof of the applicant.
How can I apply for the scheme?
Eligible applicants can submit their application along with the required documents to the local Gram Panchayat, Urban Body, or the designated office.
Is the scheme available only in rural areas?
No, the scheme is available to BPL families in both rural and urban areas of Madhya Pradesh.
Official portal and guidelines
Applications are submitted only on the provider's own portal. jsrr.in does not accept forms, documents or fees.
Apply on socialjustice.mp.gov.in
Documents from the provider
- Guidelines socialjustice.mp.gov.in
- Application Form socialjustice.mp.gov.in, PDF
- Website socialjustice.mp.gov.in
- Scheme Details cmhelpline.mp.gov.in
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