National Family Benefit Scheme (Punjab)

About This Scheme

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

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.

Benefits

Financial assistance of ₹20,000/-.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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