National Family Assistance Scheme- Chhattisgarh

About This Scheme

The scheme "National Family Assistance Scheme" is implemented by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Chhattisgarh. Under this scheme, financial assistance 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). This scheme is centrally sponsored.

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 "family" 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.

Benefits

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

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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