The National Family Benefit Scheme provides for lumpsum cash assistance to families below the poverty line on the death of the primary breadwinner (member of household whose earnings contribute substantially to household income) between the age group of 18–65 years. The Scheme provides for Rs. 10,000/- to be paid in cash to the family in case of the breadwinner’s death. This payment is made after inquiring the surviving head of the bereaved household.
NFBS Court Order Summary
- The entire sum of Rs. 10,000/- has to be paid within four weeks of the breadwinner’s death through the local Sarpanch.
