National Family Benefit Scheme (Jammu and Kashmir)
The National Family Benefit Scheme is a social security program run by the Department of Social Welfare in Jammu and Kashmir. It provides financial assistance to families who lose their main breadwinner due to death. This scheme helps bereaved families living below the poverty line cope with the loss of income and maintain their basic needs.
What You Get
- One-time financial assistance of ₹20,000 to the family
- Provides immediate economic support after death of breadwinner
- Helps families below poverty line meet essential expenses
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–59 years
- Residence: Jammu and Kashmir residents only
- Family must be living below the poverty line
- Applicable when the main earning member of the family dies
- Resident of Jammu and Kashmir
- Family should not have other sources of regular income
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Income Certificate
- 3. Death Certificate
- 4. Bank Account Passbook
- 5. Proof of Residence
- 6. Below Poverty Line 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
Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Category
- Social Welfare
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–59 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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