Launched: 1995 as a component of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP).
Nature: Non-contributory social assistance scheme.
Target Group: BPL households facing the death of their primary breadwinner.
Key Objective: To provide immediate financial assistance to a poor family after the death of its primary breadwinner, helping the household cope with the resulting loss of income.
Age of Breadwinner: The deceased breadwinner should generally be 18–59 years.
Benefit: ₹20,000 as a one-time lump-sum assistance to the eligible household.
Beneficiary: The assistance is provided to the bereaved household, rather than being a monthly pension.
Nature of Benefit: One-time financial assistance, unlike IGNOAPS, IGNWPS and IGNDPS, which provide recurring pension assistance.
Key Features
- NFBS provides financial assistance when the primary breadwinner of a BPL household dies, helping compensate for the sudden loss of livelihood.
- The eligible family receives ₹20,000 in a single payment rather than a monthly pension.
- The beneficiary does not contribute to the scheme. Assistance is provided by the Government as part of its social-assistance programme.
