Central Ministries: Persons in circumstances of undeserved want

Central Relief & Support

Ministry of Rural Development (NSAP-NFBS)

Manages the National Social Assistance Programme, which includes the National Family Benefit Scheme.

Key Schemes:

National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS)

Provides a lump sum assistance of **₹20,000** to the bereaved BPL household on the death of the primary breadwinner (aged 18-59).

✅ Benefits:

  • Lump sum assistance of ₹20,000.

📝 Eligibility Criteria:

  • BPL status.
  • Death of primary breadwinner (aged 18-59).
  • Family must be a resident of the area.
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Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (Vulnerable Groups)

Manages umbrella schemes for various vulnerable groups, including victims of certain social atrocities/violence.

Key Schemes:

Umbrella Programme for Development of Other Vulnerable Groups

Covers diverse groups in need of assistance, including those in circumstances of undeserved want due to unforeseen hardships.

✅ Benefits:

  • Financial and institutional support for victims of atrocities/disasters.

📝 Eligibility Criteria:

  • Victims of mass disaster, ethnic violence, caste atrocity, etc.
  • Income/victim status criteria are scheme-specific.
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