National Family Benefit Scheme (Maharashtra)
✓ Information verified — June 2026The scheme "National Family Benefit Scheme (Maharashtra)" is a social welfare scheme by the Social Justice & Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra. Under this scheme, ₹20,000/-. is provided to the family in the event of the death of their primary breadwinner.
What You Get
- One-time financial assistance of ₹20,000 to the family of the deceased breadwinner
- Help to cover funeral expenses and immediate family needs
- Support to dependent family members left without income
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–59 years
- Residence: Maharashtra residents only
- Family must be Below Poverty Line (BPL) or economically weak
- Death of the primary breadwinner or main earning member of the family
- Applicant must be a resident of Maharashtra
- Family should not have other regular sources of income to sustain themselves
Documents Needed
0/7 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Death Certificate
- 3. BPL Certificate
- 4. Income Certificate
- 5. Bank Passbook
- 6. Ration Card
- 7. Proof of Relationship
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
- Maharashtra
- Category
- Social Welfare
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–59 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
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