National Family Benefit Yojana Himachal Pradesh (Now Pradhan Mantri Parivar Labh Yojana)

National Family Benefit Yojana gives one-time cash support of ₹20,000 to families below the poverty line after the death of their main earning member. The scheme runs under the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) of the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India.

Update (17 October 2026): National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS) has a new 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 one-time help given to a BPL family after the death of its main earner, eligibility, documents and the way to apply stay the same.

Himachal Pradesh follows this central scheme through its Department of Social Justice and Empowerment. The help is paid as a lump sum, not as a monthly pension. It covers both natural and accidental death of the primary breadwinner.

National Family Benefit Yojana - Overview

National Family Benefit Yojana is also known as National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS). It started in 1995 under the National Social Assistance Programme. The main aim is to give quick money help to a poor family when the person who earned most of the household income passes away.

The scheme treats the deceased as the primary breadwinner if their earnings made up a major part of the total family income. As of 2026, the official NSAP portal lists the age band for the deceased as 18 to 64 years. The death must have happened when the person was in this age group.

The ₹20,000 amount is paid only once. It is sent directly to the bank account or post office savings account of the eligible family member. There is no application fee for this scheme.

Highlights of National Family Benefit Yojana

Benefits

The scheme gives a one-time money help of ₹20,000 to an eligible family after the death of its primary breadwinner. The amount stays the same whether the death happened due to natural causes or an accident, provided all conditions are met.

This is not a monthly pension. It is a single payment meant to help the family handle the sudden money problems that come after losing the main earner. After approval, the amount is transferred to the applicant's bank account or post office savings account.

Eligibility

Before applying, the family must meet these conditions.

• The family must be a resident of Himachal Pradesh.
• The family must hold a valid Below Poverty Line (BPL) status.
• The deceased person must have been the primary breadwinner of the household.
• The deceased person must have been aged between 18 and 64 years at the time of death.
• The applicant must be a dependent or surviving family member of the deceased.

Application Process

Eligible families in Himachal Pradesh can apply through the offline process at the local offices. An online option is also available through the UMANG portal.

Offline Application Process

STEP 1 - Visit the Block Development Officer, Tehsil Welfare Officer, District Welfare Officer, or Project Officer (DRDA) office in Himachal Pradesh.

STEP 2 - Collect the prescribed application form and fill in the details of the deceased breadwinner and the claimant.

STEP 3 - Attach the required documents such as the death certificate, BPL card, identity proof, and bank passbook with the form.

STEP 4 - Submit the completed form to the concerned officer and collect the acknowledgement receipt for future reference.

STEP 5 - The concerned authority verifies the documents and the family's BPL status. After approval, the ₹20,000 amount is released to the eligible bank account.

Online Application Process

Eligible families can also submit a claim through the National Family Benefit Scheme page on the UMANG portal. Sign in with a UMANG account, open the scheme service, enter the details of the deceased and the applicant, and upload the required documents. Save the acknowledgement number after submission to check the status later.

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before submitting the application.

• Death certificate of the deceased breadwinner
• BPL card or ration card to show BPL status
• Identity proof such as Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Driving Licence
• Passport-size photograph of the applicant
• Proof of age of the deceased
• Address proof of the applicant
• Bank passbook or post office account details
• Proof of relationship with the deceased, if asked

References

• National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) Official Portal
• National Family Benefit Scheme on UMANG Portal
• NSAP Application Status

FAQ's

What is National Family Benefit Yojana?

It is a welfare scheme that gives one-time money help to families below the poverty line after the loss of their main earning member.

What is the main aim of this scheme?

The scheme gives quick money help to BPL families following the death of the primary breadwinner.

Who can apply for this support?

Families below the poverty line who have lost their main earning member can apply. The family must be a resident of Himachal Pradesh.

Is there an age requirement for the deceased?

Yes, the deceased primary earner must have been aged between 18 and 64 years at the time of death.

Does this cover both men and women?

Yes, the scheme applies to the death of either a male or female primary breadwinner.

How much money will the family receive?

Eligible families receive a one-time lump sum payment of ₹20,000.

Is this a monthly recurring payment?

No, this is provided only as a one-time money help.

What is the process to apply?

Families can submit the application at the nearest Block Development Office, District Welfare Officer, or Tehsil Welfare Officer. An online option is also available through the UMANG portal.

Is there any application fee?

No, there is no application fee for this scheme.