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The parivarik labh yojana gives a one time payment of 20,000 rupees to a below poverty line family when its primary breadwinner dies between the ages of 18 and 59. Its central name is the National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS), and it is one of the parts of the National Social Assistance Programme, managed by the rural development ministry.
The money is meant to help the family through the first hard months, whatever the cause of death. States handle the forms and payment and some add their own share; Uttar Pradesh, for example, pays 30,000 rupees under its Rashtriya Parivarik Labh Yojana. This guide explains who can claim, what to submit and where.
At a glance
Central scheme
National Family Benefit Scheme, part of NSAPBenefit
20,000 rupees, paid once (state amounts can be higher)When
Death of the primary breadwinner aged 18 to 59Who claims
The surviving head of the household, after local inquiryCondition
Family below the poverty line or within the state income limitUttar Pradesh
30,000 rupees, applied online at the state portalOfficial portal
Who can claim the national family benefit scheme
- The person who died was the primary breadwinner, man or woman, whose earnings mainly supported the household.
- The breadwinner was aged 18 or more and below 60 at the time of death.
- The family is below the poverty line as per the state's criteria.
- The claim is made by the surviving member who is now the head of the household, as found by a local inquiry.
The cause of death does not matter: illness, accident or natural causes all qualify. The help is a single payment, not a monthly pension. A widow in the family may separately qualify for a monthly widow pension.
Rashtriya parivarik labh yojana in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh runs the scheme through its Social Welfare Department and pays 30,000 rupees. According to the state portal:
| Rule | Uttar Pradesh condition |
|---|---|
| Age of the deceased earner | Above 18 and below 60 years |
| Yearly family income limit, rural | 46,080 rupees |
| Yearly family income limit, urban | 56,460 rupees |
| Residence | Applicant must be a native of the state |
| Payment | Directly to the Aadhaar seeded bank account through PFMS |
| Helpline | Social welfare helpline 14568 |
Some people write it as rastriya parivarik labh yojana or parivarik labh yojana up; it is the same scheme. Applications go on nfbs.upsdc.gov.in.
Documents you will need
- Death certificate of the breadwinner. In Uttar Pradesh it must be one that can be verified on the civil registration system.
- Proof of the age of the deceased, such as Aadhaar, voter card, family register copy or school certificate.
- Aadhaar of the applicant.
- Income certificate or BPL proof of the family.
- Bank passbook of the applicant, with the account seeded to Aadhaar.
- Photo and signature or thumb impression of the applicant.
Get the death registered quickly at the gram panchayat or municipal office, since the claim cannot move without it.
How to apply for the parivarik labh yojana
- Find out whether your state takes forms online. Uttar Pradesh does; many others accept paper forms at the block, tehsil or district social welfare office.
- For online states, register as a new applicant on the state portal with your mobile number, then fill in details of the deceased, the family and the bank account.
- Upload or attach the documents listed above, and submit. Note the application number.
- A local official, often the lekhpal, revenue inspector or panchayat secretary, verifies the death, age and income.
- The tehsil or district officer sanctions the claim.
- The single payment then reaches the bank account.
Apply as soon as you can after the death. Some states set a time limit for claims, so ask the office about it early.
Status and problems
In Uttar Pradesh you can track the application on the state portal with your application number. Elsewhere, ask the office where you filed the form, or look at the public reports on the NSAP portal.
| Claim issue | Reason found | How to fix it |
|---|---|---|
| Rejected for age | Age proof shows 60 or more | Submit the best age record, such as a school certificate |
| Rejected for income | Income certificate above the limit | Ask the tehsil about a fresh certificate if the old one is wrong |
| Sanctioned but not paid | Bank account not Aadhaar seeded | Get Aadhaar seeded at your bank branch and tell the office |
| Pending for months | Verification not done | Visit the tehsil and ask the verifying officer |
Unsolved complaints can go to the district social welfare officer or the national grievance portal.
Other help for the family
If the deceased had a PMJJBY life cover or a PMSBY accident cover through the bank account, the nominee can claim those too, separately from this scheme. Families can also look at the Antyodaya Anna Yojana ration card if they now have no earning member.
Frequently asked questions
How much is paid under the national family benefit scheme?
The central amount is 20,000 rupees, paid once. Uttar Pradesh pays 30,000 rupees under its version, and other states may differ.
Does it matter how the person died?
No. Death from illness, accident or natural causes all count, as long as the person was the main earner and aged 18 to 59.
Who receives the money?
The surviving member of the household who is now its head, as decided after a local inquiry. Often this is the spouse.
Is parivarik labh yojana a monthly pension?
No, it is a one time payment. A widow may apply separately for a monthly widow pension.
Where do I apply in Uttar Pradesh?
Online on the state National Family Benefit Scheme portal run by the Social Welfare Department. The CSC centre can help you fill it in.
Official sources
- National Social Assistance Programme portalnsap.nic.in
- Uttar Pradesh National Family Benefit Scheme portalnfbs.upsdc.gov.in
- PIB: National Social Assistance Programme notewww.pib.gov.in
Rules, amounts and portals can change. Check the official source before you apply or deposit.