AI SummaryMadhya Pradesh government is running National Family Assistance Scheme in 2026, and applications are being taken through Gram Panchayat, Nagar Nigam offices and the online NFBS portal at socialsecurity.mp.gov.in. Under this scheme a poor family gets a one time payment of ₹20,000 when the main earning member of the house dies.
Update (17 October 2026): National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS), which Madhya Pradesh runs as National Family Assistance Scheme, has a new central name: Pradhan Mantri Parivar Labh Yojana. Union Cabinet approved the change on 14 October 2026 and also continued the National Social Assistance Programme, now called Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana, for 2026-27 to 2030-31 with ₹53,428 crore. Only the name has changed. The ₹20,000 one-time help, eligibility, documents and the way to apply stay the same.
Scheme money comes from the central share under National Social Assistance Programme, and the Social Justice and Divyangjan Welfare Department of Madhya Pradesh runs it on the ground. As per the state NFBS portal, application data was last updated on 3 August 2026, so the scheme is very much running and payments are still being cleared through DBT.
National Family Assistance Scheme Madhya Pradesh Details
National Family Assistance Scheme started on 15 August 1995 under National Social Assistance Programme of the Ministry of Rural Development. In Madhya Pradesh it is known as Rashtriya Parivar Sahayata Yojana. Money help of ₹20,000 is paid in one go to the family of the person who was earning for the house.
Death can be natural or by accident, both cases are covered. What matters is that the family was living below the poverty line and the person who died was the main earner. Rural families apply at Gram Panchayat or Janpad Panchayat, and city families apply at Nagar Nigam, Nagar Palika or Nagar Parishad office.
Highlights of the Scheme
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | National Family Assistance Scheme (Rashtriya Parivar Sahayata Yojana) |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Started On | 15 August 1995 |
| Main Department | Social Justice and Divyangjan Welfare Department, Madhya Pradesh |
| Eligible People | BPL families who lost their main earning member |
| Benefit Amount | ₹20,000 one time |
| Age of Deceased | 18 to 59 years |
| Payment Mode | DBT payment in bank account |
| Application Mode | Offline at Panchayat or Nagar Nigam, and online through NFBS portal |
| Help Number | 0755-2556916 |
| Official Website | socialsecurity.mp.gov.in/nfbs |
How to Apply for the Scheme
Applying is not complicated, but papers of the person who died have to be correct. Most families still apply offline through the local office, and the same form is then entered online by the office staff on the NFBS portal. Follow these steps.
STEP 1 - Collect the application form of Rashtriya Parivar Sahayata Yojana from your Gram Panchayat or Janpad Panchayat office if you live in a village, or from Nagar Nigam, Nagar Palika or Nagar Parishad office if you live in a town. You can also download the form from the department website link given in the references section below.
STEP 2 - Fill the form carefully with the name of the person who died, date of death, your Samagra ID, family Samagra ID and bank account details. Name spelling should match the Aadhaar and bank passbook, otherwise the DBT payment gets stuck later.
STEP 3 - Attach self attested copies of the death certificate, BPL or ration card, age proof of the person who died, your ID proof, bank passbook first page and passport size photo. In case of accidental death, attach a copy of the FIR filed with the police.
STEP 4 - Submit the file at the same office and take the receipt. The receipt has the application number, keep it safe because status checking needs it.
STEP 5 - Local officers check the papers, the Janpad or municipal body sanctions the case, and after digital signature the ₹20,000 comes into the bank account. You can see the sanction and payment stage on the NFBS portal any time using your application number or Samagra ID.
Who Can Apply
Only the family of the main earning member can claim this money, and the family must already be in the BPL list. Below are the conditions checked by the department at the time of approval.
- Family should be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh and the name should be there in the BPL list of the local body.
- Person who died must have been the main earning member of the house, male or female both are counted.
- Age of the person at the time of death should be above 18 years and below 60 years, that is between 18 and 59 years.
- Applicant should be a family member or dependent of the person who died, usually the husband, wife, son, daughter or parent.
- Family should have a Samagra ID and a bank account linked with Aadhaar for the payment.
Documents Required
Keep these papers ready before going to the office, a missing paper is the most common reason files get returned.
- Death certificate of the person who died, issued by the Panchayat or Nagar Nigam.
- Age proof of the person who died, like school certificate, Aadhaar or medical record.
- BPL card or ration card showing the family is below poverty line.
- Samagra ID of the family and the applicant.
- Aadhaar card and one more ID proof of the applicant, like Voter ID or driving licence.
- Bank passbook copy of the applicant for the DBT payment.
- FIR copy in case the death happened in an accident.
Payment Status and Help
Payment progress of every district is shown openly on the NFBS portal, including how many applications are pending and how many are digitally signed for payment. If the file is stuck for long, complaint can be filed on CM Helpline 181 or the department help number 0755-2556916. Families who also want monthly support can look at other state schemes such as Mukhyamantri Kalyani Pension Yojana for widows and Samagra Samajik Suraksha Vridhavastha Pension Yojana for old age people.
References
NFBS Madhya Pradesh Official Portal
Rashtriya Parivar Sahayata Yojana Application and Payment Status
Download NSAP Application Form (PDF)
FAQ's
How much money is given under this scheme?
A one time payment of ₹20,000 is given to the family, sent straight to the bank account through DBT.
Is the scheme still running in 2026?
Yes, the MP NFBS portal is still taking and clearing applications, with data updated on 3 August 2026.
What age of the deceased is allowed?
Death must have happened between the age of 18 and 59 years, and the person must have been the main earner of the family.
Can city families also apply?
Yes, town families apply at the Nagar Nigam, Nagar Palika or Nagar Parishad office instead of the Panchayat.
Where can the application status be checked?
Status can be seen on the RPSY page of socialsecurity.mp.gov.in using the application number or Samagra ID.
Which number to call if payment is delayed?
Call the department number 0755-2556916 or file a complaint on CM Helpline 181 with your application number.