Under the National Social Assistance Program (NSAP) implemented by the Government of India through the Ministry of Rural Development, financial aid is provided to the families of deceased primary breadwinners living below the poverty line. The scheme, known as Rashtriya Parivar Sahayata Yojana, is implemented and operated by the Government of Madhya Pradesh’s Social Justice and Disabled Welfare Department. The objective of the scheme is to extend social security to the family of the deceased by providing a lump sum grant, thereby alleviating the financial hardship caused by the loss of a primary income earner.
Benefits
- Lump Sum Grant:
Eligible applicants are entitled to a one-time financial assistance of Rs. 20,000.
Eligibility
- Age of the Deceased:
The deceased must have been between 18 to 59 years of age. - Economic Criteria:
The deceased should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family, or meet the prescribed income criteria. - Primary Breadwinner:
The deceased must have been the primary breadwinner of the family.
Application Process
Offline
- For Rural Areas:
Applicants must visit the Gram Panchayat or Janpad Panchayat office. - For Urban Areas:
Applicants should approach the Nagar Nigam, Nagar Panchayat, or Nagar Parishad office. - Procedure:
- Obtain the application form from the respective office.
- Fill out the application form with all required details.
- Submit the completed form along with the necessary documents to the office.
- The application will be forwarded by a designated officer for investigation.
- Based on the investigation report, if eligible, the designated officer will process the grant and the assistance amount will be disbursed directly into the applicant’s bank account within the stipulated time.
- In case of ineligibility, the application will be rejected and the reasons will be communicated in the prescribed format.
Documents Required
- Age Certificate.
- Death Certificate.
- In the case of accidental death, a preliminary report lodged with the police.
- (Additional documents may be required as per local office guidelines.)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is this scheme?
It is a financial assistance program under the NSAP aimed at providing a lump sum grant to families of deceased primary breadwinners living below the poverty line. - What are the benefits?
Eligible applicants receive a lump sum grant of Rs. 20,000. - What is the eligible age for the deceased?
The deceased must have been between 18 to 59 years of age. - What is the financial eligibility criteria for the deceased?
The deceased should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family. - Can this benefit be given to any member of the family?
The grant is intended to provide social security to the family of the deceased, specifically targeting the loss of a primary breadwinner. - Is this scheme only for rural areas?
No, the scheme is applicable in both rural and urban areas. - How do rural applicants get the benefits?
They must apply at their respective Gram Panchayat or Janpad Panchayat offices. - How do urban applicants get the benefits?
They need to submit their application at the Nagar Nigam, Nagar Panchayat, or Nagar Parishad offices. - What documents are required while submitting the application form?
Required documents include an age certificate, death certificate, and in case of accidental death, a police preliminary report. - Is this scheme only for males?
No, the scheme applies to all primary breadwinners regardless of gender.