Pradhan Mantri Parivar Labh Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

Pradhan Mantri Parivar Labh Yojana is a central government welfare scheme that provides one-time financial assistance of ₹20,000 to eligible families living below the poverty line (BPL) after the death of their primary breadwinner. The scheme aims to provide financial support to bereaved households and help them manage their immediate needs following the loss of a family member who contributed substantially to household income.

The scheme covers eligible families where the deceased primary breadwinner was above 18 years and below 60 years of age at the time of death. The assistance is provided as a lump sum rather than a monthly pension. Both men and women can qualify as primary breadwinners, and the existing guidelines also recognise a homemaker as a breadwinner in eligible cases.

Previously known as the National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS), the scheme was renamed Pradhan Mantri Parivar Labh Yojana by the Government of India on 14 October 2026. The government also approved its continuation in the existing form for 2026–27 to 2030–31.

Pradhan Mantri Parivar Labh Yojana is a component of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP), which was also renamed Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana. The government also renamed its other components as follows:

• Pradhan Mantri Vridhavastha Pension Yojana (formerly Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme),
• Pradhan Mantri Vidhawa Pension Yojana (formerly Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme),
• Pradhan Mantri Divyangjan Pension Yojana (formerly Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme)

Together, the programme's components provide social assistance to eligible people and households through old-age, widow and disability pensions, family benefit assistance and the Annapurna Scheme.

Eligible families must meet the scheme's prescribed conditions, including the BPL household requirement and the age criteria for the deceased primary breadwinner. Applicants must provide details of the deceased person and the family member claiming the assistance, along with the supporting documents required by the relevant state authority. The application and verification process may vary by state.

Eligible applicants can submit their Pradhan Mantri Parivar Labh Yojana application online through the UMANG portal/app, or offline through their local Gram Panchayat or Municipality. Some states, including Uttar Pradesh, also provide their own dedicated online portal for applications. After submission, the concerned officials verify the details and determine eligibility for the one-time financial assistance of ₹20,000.

Scheme Benefits

The scheme provides one-time financial assistance to eligible families who lose their primary breadwinner.

• Eligible bereaved households receive a lump-sum assistance of ₹20,000.
• The scheme covers the death of the primary breadwinner due to natural or other causes.
• Both male and female members, including homemakers, can qualify as the primary breadwinner.
• The assistance supports the surviving family after the loss of its primary breadwinner.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following eligibility conditions under the existing National Family Benefit Scheme guidelines to receive financial assistance through Pradhan Mantri Parivar Labh Yojana.

• The bereaved household must belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
• The deceased primary breadwinner must have been more than 18 years old and less than 60 years old at the time of death.
• The deceased person must have been the primary breadwinner of the household, contributing substantially to its income.
• Both male and female household members can qualify as primary breadwinners. A homemaker can also be considered a breadwinner under the existing guidelines.
• The scheme covers deaths caused by natural or other causes.
• The financial assistance will be provided to the surviving household member identified as the head of the household after a local inquiry.
• The household may include the spouse, minor children, unmarried daughters and dependent parents. If an unmarried adult dies, the household may include minor siblings and dependent parents.

Required Documents

Applicants must provide the necessary details to establish the death of the primary breadwinner and the eligibility of the bereaved household under Pradhan Mantri Parivar Labh Yojana. The required documents may vary depending on the state government's application procedure.

• Death certificate of the deceased breadwinner
• BPL certificate or accepted proof of BPL household status
• Applicant's identity proof
• Applicant's address proof
• Proof of the deceased breadwinner's age
• Details of the deceased breadwinner
• Applicant's personal and household details
• BPL household identification details, including family ID and member ID, where applicable
• Bank or post office account details, if required by the implementing authority
• Completed application form with the applicant's signature or thumb impression

Steps to Apply

You can apply for Pradhan Mantri Parivar Labh Yojana both offline and online. The traditional route is offline, through your local Gram Panchayat or Municipality, following the application and sanction process set out in the National Social Assistance Programme guidelines. Alternatively, you can apply online through the central UMANG portal/app, and some states, such as Uttar Pradesh, additionally offer their own state-specific online application option.

Offline Application Process

• Visit the Gram Panchayat, Block Office, Municipal Office or other designated local authority to enquire about the application process.
• Obtain the Pradhan Mantri Parivar Labh Yojana application form from the concerned authority, where available.
• Fill in the form with the deceased breadwinner's details, age at death, household address, BPL details and information about the family member who will receive the assistance.
• Attach the required documents, such as proof of the deceased person's age, BPL or ration card details, and the applicant's identity and address proof, as required by the state authority.
• Submit the completed application form and supporting documents to the designated authority. Keep the acknowledgement, if provided.
• The concerned officials will verify the application and household details before recommending or approving the benefit.
• Contact the concerned office to check the application status and receive the ₹20,000 assistance if the application is approved.

Online Application Process

• Visit the UMANG portal or download the UMANG mobile application.
• Log in using your registered mobile number and the OTP received on your phone. New users must complete registration first.
• Search for Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana or NSAP in the available services.
• Find the National Family Benefit Scheme service in the search results and open its details.
• Read the scheme information and click on the "Apply" option if it is available.
• Enter the required details of the deceased primary breadwinner and the claimant.
• Upload scanned copies of the supporting documents requested by the portal.
• Review the application details and submit the form online.
• Save the application number generated after submission and use it to track the application status, if the tracking facility is available.

Note 1: The scheme may appear under its previous name, National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS). Before publishing this process, confirm that UMANG currently provides an active application facility for this scheme. If the service or "Apply" option is unavailable, contact the designated state or district authority for the applicable application procedure.

Note 2: Before applying for the scheme, check whether your state government also runs its own dedicated online portal. For example, Uttar Pradesh residents can apply through the Rashtriya Parivarik Labh Yojana portal at nfbs.upsdc.gov.in.

Relevant Links

• Pradhan Mantri Parivar Labh Yojana (known as NFBS) Application Form
• Ministry of Rural Development
• National Social Assistance Programme portal (NSAP Portal)
• National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS) Guidelines
• Submit NSAP Complaint
• NSAP Application Form Tracker
• Cabinet Press Release on the Renaming of the Scheme
• Download UMANG Mobile App (Android)
• Download UMANG Mobile App (iOS)

Contact Information

• NSAP Contact Details
• National Social Assistance Programme Email: [email protected]