National Family Benefit Scheme for BPL Families - ₹20,000 Help for Haryana Families Who Lost Their Breadwinner

National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS) is an active centrally sponsored scheme that gives a one-time cash support of ₹20,000 to BPL families in Haryana who have lost their main earning member. If your family is registered as BPL and someone between 18 and 59 years of age who was the primary earner has passed away, this scheme is meant for you.

Run by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Haryana, this scheme is part of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) by the Ministry of Rural Development. The money is paid out as a single lump sum to the surviving head of the household after a local inquiry confirms the details. Over 4,000 families in Haryana receive this benefit every year.

How to Apply for National Family Benefit Scheme in Haryana

Applications for NFBS are submitted through the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal at saralharyana.gov.in. If you are not comfortable applying online yourself, you can visit your nearest Atal Seva Kendra or Common Service Centre (CSC) and they will help you apply. A nominal service charge of ₹30 applies at CSCs.

Here is a step-by-step breakdown of the application process:

STEP 1 - Open the official SARAL portal at saralharyana.gov.in on your browser. On the homepage, look for the "New User? Register Here" option if you are applying for the first time. Enter your mobile number and email ID to create your login credentials.

STEP 2 - Log in using your user ID and password. On the dashboard, navigate to the services section and search for "National Family Benefit Scheme" or "NFBS" in the search box.

STEP 3 - Click on the scheme name and a popup will appear giving you the option to download the Haryana National Family Benefit Scheme PDF form. If you have already filled the form and got it verified, click "Proceed to Apply".

STEP 4 - On the next screen, you will see the application form for "Assistance to the Deceased's Family Living Below Poverty Line Under the National Family Benefit Scheme". Select the "I have Family ID" option and enter your 8-digit Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID) number. Then click "Click here to fetch family data".

STEP 5 - Fill in all required details in the form including the deceased breadwinner's information, date of death, and your bank account number for direct payment. Attach all scanned documents as required by the form.

STEP 6 - Submit the form. You will receive an acknowledgement slip with an application reference number. Save this number for tracking your application status later.

After submission, your application goes to the District Social Welfare Office for verification. Officials may conduct a local inquiry to confirm your BPL status and the details of the deceased. Once everything checks out, the ₹20,000 amount is transferred directly to your bank account.

You can track your application status online at status.saralharyana.nic.in or by sending an SMS to 9954699899. For any help, call the SARAL helpline at 0172-3968400 or email saral.haryana@gov.in. You can also check the application status through the Saral Haryana Portal dashboard after logging in.

Key Details at a Glance

Benefits Under This Scheme

Families who qualify get a one-time cash payment of ₹20,000 directly into their bank account. This money is meant to cover immediate expenses after losing the earning member of the household. There are no conditions on how the money is spent - it is given as unconditional financial support to help the family get back on their feet. The amount is the same regardless of the number of dependents or the cause of death.

Who is Eligible

Not every BPL family can claim this benefit automatically. There are specific conditions you need to match before applying. Here is a full list of eligibility criteria for NFBS in Haryana:

• Permanent resident of Haryana - The applicant must be a regular resident of Haryana. Temporary residents or those from other states are not covered under this state-level scheme implementation.
• BPL or destitute household - Your family must be officially listed in the state's BPL list or certified as destitute by the government. A valid BPL ration card or destitute certificate is required as proof.
• Age of deceased breadwinner between 18 and 59 - The person who passed away should have been more than 18 years and less than 60 years old at the time of death. Both natural and accidental deaths are covered.
• Application within one year - You must submit your application within 12 months from the date of death. Applications filed after one year will not be accepted.

Your family for the purpose of this scheme includes your spouse, minor children, unmarried daughters, and dependent parents who live with you. If your elderly parents stay with you, they are also counted as family dependents and the surviving head of such a household is eligible to receive the benefit.

Who Cannot Apply - Exclusions

Even if your family is on the BPL list, you will not be eligible if any of the following applies to your household situation. These exclusions are in place to make sure the money only reaches those who genuinely need it most:

• Any child in the family is a Class-I or Class-II Gazetted Officer in a government job
• The parents of the deceased are income tax payers
• The deceased or any of their children have ever served as MPs, MLAs, or Chairpersons of government boards or corporations
• Any child is a working professional such as a doctor, advocate, chartered accountant, IT consultant, engineer, or architect

Documents Needed

Keep these documents ready in scanned or physical form before you start your application. Missing even one document can cause delays in processing:

• Aadhaar Card of the applicant and the deceased
• Family ID (Parivar Pehchan Patra) - 8-digit PPP number is mandatory for online applications on the SARAL portal
• Official Death Certificate of the breadwinner issued by the municipal authority or gram panchayat
• BPL Ration Card or destitute certificate issued by the government
• Voter ID or Residence Certificate to prove permanent residency in Haryana
• Bank Account Passbook with IFSC code for direct benefit transfer
• Passport-sized photograph of the applicant

Official Reference Links

For the most accurate and updated information about this scheme, always refer to the official Haryana government sources. The official scheme page by the Directorate of Social Justice and Empowerment is at socialjusticehry.gov.in/national-family-benfits-schemes-nfbs. You can download the official application form directly from socialjusticehry.gov.in/form/application-form-for-national-family-benefit-scheme. The scheme is also listed on the national scheme portal at myscheme.gov.in/schemes/nfbsbpl. The SARAL portal for online applications is at saralharyana.gov.in and application tracking is available at status.saralharyana.nic.in.

FAQ's

What is the National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS) in Haryana?

NFBS is a centrally sponsored scheme run in Haryana that gives a one-time payment of ₹20,000 to BPL families when the primary earning member of the family passes away. It is part of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) by the Ministry of Rural Development.

How much money is given under NFBS?

Eligible families get a one-time lump sum of ₹20,000 transferred directly to the bank account of the surviving head of the household. This is a single payment and not a monthly benefit.

Who can apply - is it only for the widow?

No, it is not limited to widows only. Any surviving family member who is recognized as the new head of the household after a local inquiry can apply. This could be the spouse, an adult child, or another dependent family member.

What is the last date to apply after a death occurs?

You must apply within one year from the date of death. Applications submitted after 12 months from the death date are not accepted, so make sure to apply as early as possible.

Is the Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID) mandatory for applying?

Yes, Family ID (PPP) is mandatory for applying through the SARAL portal online. You need to enter your 8-digit PPP number to fetch your family data during the application process. Visit a CSC or Saral Kendra if your family does not have a PPP yet.

Can I apply offline without visiting the SARAL portal?

Yes. You can visit your nearest Atal Seva Kendra (Common Service Centre) and the operator there will help you fill and submit the application on your behalf. A service fee of ₹30 is charged at the CSC for this.

What if the breadwinner died due to an accident, not illness?

Both natural death and accidental death are covered under this scheme. The cause of death does not matter as long as the other eligibility conditions like age (18-59 years) and BPL status are met.

Is this scheme available in all states or only Haryana?

NFBS is a central government scheme under NSAP, but each state implements it independently. This article covers the Haryana version only. Other states like Punjab and Gujarat have similar NFBS variants with some differences in application process and rules.