National Family Benefit Scheme - Sikkim
✓ Information verified — June 2026The 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"
What You Get
- One-time financial assistance of ₹30,000 provided to the bereaved household
- Support given upon death of the primary breadwinner or main earner
- Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to registered bank accounts
- Help during family financial crisis due to loss of primary income source
Who Can Apply
- Age: 0–100 years
- Residence: Sikkim residents only
- Household must have lost the primary breadwinner or main earning member
- Family should be from Below Poverty Line (BPL) category or economically disadvantaged
- Beneficiary must be a permanent resident of Sikkim
- Death must be natural or as per scheme guidelines
- Family must have a valid bank account for receiving the benefit
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Death Certificate
- 3. Income Certificate
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. Residence Certificate
- 6. BPL Certificate
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Sikkim
- Category
- Social Welfare
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 0–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/nfbs-sikkim…Related Schemes
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