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National Family Assistance Scheme- Chhattisgarh
State: Chhattisgarh
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Family

Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹20,000/- is provided to the bereaved household in the case of the natural, unnatural, or accidental death of the primary breadwinner of a family living Below the Poverty Line (BPL).

Benefits:
- Under this scheme, the eligible family will receive a lump sum amount of ₹20,000/-.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a native of Chhattisgarh.
   1. The applicant should be a family member of the deceased person.
   1. The deceased person should have been the primary breadwinner on whom the family primarily depended for income.
   1. The family should have lost the primary breadwinner due to natural, unnatural, or accidental death.
   1. The family of the deceased primary breadwinner should be living Below Poverty Line (BPL).
   1. At the time of death, the deceased primary breadwinner should have been between 18 and 59 years old.

**Note 1:** The term &amp;quot;family&amp;quot; includes the husband, wife, minor children, unmarried daughters, and dependent parents.
**Note 2:** If there is more than one earning member in the family, assistance will be provided only upon the death of the member whose income contributes the most to the family.

Application Process:
[Offline]
In Rural Areas:Step 1: The applicant, who fulfills the eligibility criteria, may visit the office of the Gram Panchayat and collect the application form, which is available free of cost.
Step 2: Fill out the application form and submit it to the Gram Panchayat. You will receive an acknowledgment receipt from the Gram Panchayat.
Step 3: The Gram Panchayat will review and recommend the application and then forward it to the District Panchayat within 07 days.
In Urban Areas:Step 1: Eligible applicants should visit the office of the concerned Municipal Corporation, Municipality, Nagar Panchayat, or Panchayat Raj institution to collect the application form, which is available free of cost.
Step 2: Fill out the application form and submit it to the respective office (Municipality/Municipal Corporation/Nagar Panchayat). You will receive an acknowledgment receipt from the office.
Note 1: The concerned urban body/District Panchayat has the authority to approve or reject the applications.
Note 2: If a printed application form is not available, you may submit your application on plain paper.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar card of the applicant
Passport-size photograph
Identity proof 
Domicile certificate of Chhattisgarh
Death certificate
Proof of age 
Income certificate
Below Poverty Line (BPL) Card/related documents
Address proof
Bank Passbook/Post Office Account Passbook
Any other documents as required
National Family Benefit Scheme
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Rural Development
Department: Department of Rural Development
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Family

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.

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.**

Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a citizen of India.
1. The family of the applicant must be living Below Poverty Line (BPL).
1. The primary breadwinner of the applicant&#39;s family must have been deceased.
1. The age of the deceased breadwinner must have been more than 18 years and less than 60 years.
1. The applicant must be the succeeding primary breadwinner of the family.

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

[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”.

Documents Required:
Documents related to the Deceased Breadwinner - 
Death Certificate.
Proof of Identity.
Proof of Address.
BPL Card / Ration Card of the Family.
Family ID / Member ID.
Documents related to the Family Member to be provided Assistance - 
Proof of Identity.
Proof of Address.
Proof of Age.
Family ID / Member ID.
Details of the AADHAAR Seeded Bank Account / Post Office Account.
Passport Size Photo
National Family Benefit Scheme - Gujarat
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Empowerment Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Family

The scheme aims to provide social security to Below Poverty Line (BPL) households. Under the scheme, a one-time lump sum assistance of ₹20,000 is provided to the widow or unmarried daughter of the deceased, if the primary breadwinner, aged between 18 and 59 years, passes away.

Benefits:
1. A one-time assistance payment of ₹20,000/- is provided to the family of the deceased, whether the death was natural or accidental.

***Notes:***

  - The payment is intended for the family, specifically going to the widow or unmarried daughter.
  - The assistance would be given to every case of death of breadwinner in a family.
  - Payment of the assistance is made through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the beneficiary’s post or bank account.
  - This is a one-time assistance payment.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
1. The applicant should be a family member of the deceased.
1. The family should be listed in the Below Poverty Line (BPL) list as determined by the Government of India.
1. The deceased (male or female) should have been the primary income earner of the family.
1. The death of the primary income earner should have occurred due to natural or accidental causes.
1. The age of the deceased at the time of death should have been between 18 and 60 years.
1. The application should be submitted within two years from the date of death to be eligible under the scheme.

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Application Process:
[Online - via CSC]
The interested applicants for assistance can visit the nearest concerned Taluka Jan Seva Kendra- Mamlatdar office with all the mandatory documents.

[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Mamlatdar office or Gram Panchayat at the village level, request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, provide all the mandatory details, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the supporting documents to the office of Gram Panchayat of their respective village.
Submission and Approval: 
The Taluka Mamlatdars are authorized to approve or disapprove the assistance under this scheme.
Appeal Process: 
In case an application is disapproved, an appeal can be made to the Prant Officer/Sub-Divisional Officer /SDO within 60 days of the disapproval.

Documents Required:
Identity proof
Proof of family being on the BPL List
Death Certificate of primary income earner (showing natural or accidental cause)
Age proof of deceased/ main income earner (indicating age between 18 and 60 years at time of death)
Bank Account Details
Any other documents as required
National Family Benefit Scheme - Uttar Pradesh
State: Uttar Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Social Welfare
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Family

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.

Benefits:
Benefits
Under the this scheme the government will pay Rs. 30, 000/- per family as compensation. The amount of the compensation was Rs. 20, 000/- earlier. After 2013, the amount was revised and become Rs. 30, 000/-. Under this scheme anyone who is eligible to become the head of the family after the death of the earner can apply for the scheme and claim the mentioned amount as compensation from the government.

Eligibility:
**Eligibility** 

1. To apply for the scheme one must be living under the poverty line. 
1. The applicant should not be aged less than 18 years or above 60 years. 
1. 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. 
1. Support will be provided to the family after the death of the only earner of the family.

Application Process:
[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.

[Online]
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.

Documents Required:
List of the required documents
Death certificate.
Below poverty line card.
Below poverty line ration card (blue card).
Residence proof.
National Family Benefit Scheme (Jammu and Kashmir)
State: Jammu and Kashmir
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Social Welfare J and K
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Family

Launched on 15th August 1995, the "National Family Assistance Scheme" by the Department of Social Welfare, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir provides ₹20,000/- to ensure social security for bereaved families living below the poverty line in case of death of their breadwinner.

Benefits:
A one-time financial assistance of ₹20,000/-.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Jammu and Kashmir.
   1. The applicant should be a family member or dependent of the deceased person.
   1. The deceased should have been the primary breadwinner (the main earning member of the family).
   1. The family of the deceased must be living Below the Poverty Line (BPL).
   1. At the time of death, the deceased must have been between 18 and 59 years old.
   1. The application should be submitted within one year of the death of the primary breadwinner (husband, wife, or son).

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The applicant should visit the Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO) in the concerned area. 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: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO).
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Post Application Processes
Step 1: The TSWO verifies the submitted forms and forwards them to the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) for review.
Step 2: The District Level Committee reviews the application and sanctions the pension.
NOTE 1: 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.
NOTE 2: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card
Passport-size Photograph
Identity Proof i.e. Voter ID Card or Driving License
Death Certificate of the Deceased Person
Proof of Age of the Deceased Person
Below Poverty Line (BPL) Card/ Ration Card
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Address Proof
Bank Passbook/Bank Account Details
Any other documents as required
National Family Benefit Scheme (Maharashtra)
State: Maharashtra
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Special Assistance Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme "National Family Benefit Scheme (Maharashtra)" is a social welfare scheme by the Social Justice & Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra. Under this scheme, ₹20,000/-. is provided to the family in the event of the death of their primary breadwinner.

Benefits:
Financial assistance of ₹20,000/-.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Maharashtra.
   1. The applicant should be a family member or dependent of the deceased breadwinner (an earning member of the family on whom the family primarily depended for income).
   1. The family should be living Below the Poverty Line (BPL).
   1. The deceased should have been between 18 and 59 years old.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Collector Office/Tahsildar/Talathi of your district, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the concerned authority.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
NOTE: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.

Documents Required:
Identity Proof of the Applicant I.e. Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card
Identity Proof of the Deceased Person i.e. Aadhaar Card
Death Certificate of the Deceased Person
FIR Copy
Proof of Age of the Deceased Person
Below Poverty Line (BPL) Card/ Ration Card
Caste Certificate (if Applicable)
Address Proof
Bank Passbook/Bank Account Details
Any Other Documents as Required
National Family Benefit Scheme- Bihar
State: Bihar
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Family

Under this scheme, one-time financial assistance of ₹20,000/- is provided to the bereaved family in the case of the sudden death of the earning member (breadwinner) of the family, provided the family is living below the poverty line (BPL).

Benefits:
Under this scheme, a one-time financial assistance of ₹20,000/- is given to the bereaved family of the deceased person.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Bihar.
   1. The applicant should be a family member or dependent of the deceased person.
   1. The deceased person should have been the primary breadwinner (an earning member of the family) on whom the family primarily depended for income.
   1. The family of the deceased should be living Below the Poverty Line (BPL).
   1. At the time of death, the deceased should have been between 18 and 60 years old.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: To avail of the benefits of this scheme, the dependents of the deceased persons (applicants) should submit their duly filled and signed application in the prescribed format, along with the required attachments, at the Right to Public Service (RTPS) counter located at the block office level.
Step 2: Upon submission, applicants will receive an acknowledgment receipt from the RTPS counter, which should be kept for future reference.
Step 3: Applicants will be notified of the application's approval or rejection via SMS or email.
Step 4: If approved, the Sanction Order can be collected from the same RTPS counter where the application was submitted, upon presenting the acknowledgment receipt and a valid identity card.
Grievance Redressal and Escalation Matrix:The complaint can be lodged in the office of the Block Development Officer, Sub-divisional Office, Assistant Director, District Social Security Cell/District Child Protection Unit, Director, Social Security Office, and Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary/Secretary, Social Welfare Department. Apart from this, under the Bihar Public Grievance Redressal Rights Act, 2016, the office of the Public Grievance Redressal Officer at the sub-divisional level and the District Public Grievance Redressal Officer at the district level are functioning.

Documents Required:
Identity proof of the applicant i.e. Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card
Identity proof of the deceased person i.e. Aadhaar Card
Death certificate of the deceased person
FIR Copy
Proof of age of the deceased person
Below Poverty Line (BPL) Card/ Ration Card
Caste certificate, if applicable
Address proof
Bank Passbook/Bank account details
Any other documents as required
National Family Benefit Scheme- Uttarakhand
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Social Welfare
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Family

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance of ₹20,000/- to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families upon the death of the primary breadwinner (main earning member of the family) to help them cope with immediate financial hardships.

Benefits:
A one-time financial assistance of ₹20,000/- is provided to the family in the event of the death of the primary earning member.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a family member of the deceased primary breadwinner.
1. The deceased primary breadwinner must have been a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The family must be classified under the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
1. The deceased must have been between 18 and 59 years of age at the time of death.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
At present, applications for this scheme are submitted offline. The eligible applicants can obtain the application form from the office of the Assistant Social Welfare Officer or download from the departmental website (https://socialwelfare.uk.gov.in). 
After that, the duly filled application form must be submitted along with the following documents: Aadhaar card of the family member/applicant, mobile number, attested photograph, bank account passbook linked/seeded with Aadhaar, BPL certificate, copy of family register, death certificate of the earning member, and Aadhaar card of the earning member. 
The application form along with the necessary documents are submitted to the office of the Assistant Social Welfare Officer. The application is sent to the Government of India from the district level and if the documents are found to be correct, the amount is paid directly into the beneficiary's account.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card of the Applicant/Family Member
Mobile Number
Passport-size Photograph
Bank Account Passbook (Aadhaar-linked)
BPL Certificate
Copy of Family Register
Aadhaar Card of the Deceased Breadwinner
Death Certificate of the Deceased Breadwinner
National Fellowship for Students with Disabilities
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Department: Department Of Empowerment Of Persons With Disabilities
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

A Scheme "National Fellowship For Students With Disabilities" was initiated by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities under the "Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment".

Benefits:
**The value of the fellowship is as follows:**

1. The fellowship provides financial assistance to students with disabilities to pursue M. Phil. and Ph.D. degrees.
1. The fellowship is awarded on the basis of merit and the student&#39;s disability certificate.
1. The value of the fellowship is ₹ 37,000 per month for Junior Research Fellows (JRFs) and ₹ 42,000 per month for Senior Research Fellows (SRFs).
1. The fellowship is awarded for a maximum period of five years, including the JRF and SRF periods.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a person with disability (PWD) as defined under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, with at least 40% disability.
1. The applicant must have a valid disability certificate issued by the competent authority.
1. The applicant must have secured admission to an M. Phil. or Ph.D. program in a university/institution recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
1. The applicant must have a good academic record.

Application Process:
[Online]
To apply for the National Fellowship for Persons with Disabilities (NFPwD), applicants must visit the University Grants Commission's (UGC) NFPwD website.
On the home page, go to the "Scholarships/Fellowships" section and click "View All."
Scroll down to find the "National Fellowship for Persons with Disabilities" link and click "See Detailed Information."
Read the detailed information carefully.
Then, click "Apply for Fresh Registration (Click Here)." The registration form will open on the screen.
Follow the instructions on the screen carefully and enter the required information, including the captcha code.
Click "Register" to complete the process.
Next, provide the remaining information in the form and upload the required documents.
Finally, click "Submit

Documents Required:
Recent passport-size photograph.
Matric Certificate.
Educational Certificates.
Admission Proof.
Identity proof.
Caste Certificate for SC/ST/OBC.
PWD Certificate.
Email ID.
Mobile Number.