National Family Benefit Scheme (Punjab)
State: Punjab
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Social Security and Development of Women and Children
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme "National Family Benefit Scheme (Punjab)" by the Department of Social Security and Development of Women and Children, Government of Punjab, provides a lump sum assistance of ₹20,000/- is provided to the bereaved household in the event of the death of their breadwinner.

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

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Punjab.
   1. The applicant should be a family member or a 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 60 years old.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the District Social Security Officer and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned staff.
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 District Social Security Officer.
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).

[Online]
Step 1: Register on the UMANG Portal
Visit the official website of UMANG. In the top right corner of the landing page, click "Register." You will be taken to the Registration Page. Fill in all the mandatory fields.
Step 2: Mobile Number Verification and MPIN Creation
You will be redirected to the mobile number verification page. Enter your mobile number and get it verified via OTP. Create an MPIN to complete the registration process. You will be taken to the UMANG homepage. Login using your Mobile Number and MPIN.
Step 3: Accessing Services on UMANG
Visit the "National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)" page on UMANG and click "Apply Online".
Step 4: Completing the Application
In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload all the required documents in the specified format and size.
Step 5: Review and Confirmation
Carefully review all the information provided and the documents uploaded. Make any necessary corrections, if required. Acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions, declaration, and privacy policy, if any.
Step 6: Submitting the Application
Click the "Submit" or "Apply" button to submit your application. You'll receive a confirmation message upon successful submission of the application.

Documents Required:
Death Certificate of the Breadwinner – Mandatory proof of the primary earner’s demise.
Proof of Below Poverty Line (BPL) Status – Such as a BPL Card, Blue Ration Card, Income Certificate, or Certificate from Local Authority (e.g., Gram Panchayat/Municipality) verifying BPL status
Proof of Identity & Age of the Deceased – Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Birth Certificate.
Residence Proof – Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Utility Bills verifying the family’s address.
Bank Account Details – Aadhaar-linked bank passbook or post office account details for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Passport-Sized Photograph – Of the applicant (new head of the family).