Question

Which is the provision under National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS)?

• A. In case of the death of the 'primary bread winner' of a household living below poverty line, a $Rs.20000$ is provided to the household
• B. The age group of primary bread winner is $18-64$ years
• C. NFBS comes under National Social Assistance Programme
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

The National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS) is an integral part of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP). Families living below the poverty line are entitled to get financial benefits after the death of the sole breadwinner under this scheme. This scheme ensures a one-time payable sum of Rs 20,000/- to the bereaved family. The death of such primary breadwinner occurring whilst he/she was in the age group of 18 to 64 years. Hence all the given statements are true regarding the scheme.