National Family Benefit Scheme - Sikkim

The scheme “National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS)” was launched in 2016 by the Department of Women & Child Welfare, Govt. of Sikkim. Under this scheme, a lump sum amount of ₹ 30,000/- as financial assistance is provided to the bereaved household in the event of the death of the "Primary breadwinner" belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) Category. The one-time grant amount consists of Central and State Government Share. (i.e. ₹ 20,000/- as Central Share and ₹ 10,000/- as State Share)

1. The applicant should be a resident of the state of Sikkim.
2. The applicant should be from Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
3. In the event of the death of the breadwinner of a family, the family will become eligible to apply for the scheme.
4. The financial assistance will be paid to the household (includes spouse, minor children, unmarried daughters, and dependent parents) of the deceased person.
5. The applicant should have opened the Bank Account under “Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana”.

Note: A woman in the family, who is a homemaker, is also considered as a "Breadwinner".