The Bihar government’s Department of Social Welfare had launched the Chief Minister’s Family Benefit Scheme. Under this scheme, in the event of the death of a person of any age due to an accident or the death of a person aged 18-60 in a criminal incident, a one-time grant is provided to the family or close relatives.
If multiple members of the same family die in an accident, a grant will be provided for all the deceased, including children. This benefit is not provided in case of suicide. This scheme is fully funded by the state government.
Overview of the Chief Minister’s Family Benefit Scheme
| Scheme Name | Chief Minister Family Benefit Scheme |
| Launched By | Bihar Government |
| Objective | A one-time grant of 20,000/- rupees is provided to the family or a close relative of the deceased person. |
| Benefit | A one-time grant of 20,000/- rupees is provided to the family or close relative of the deceased person. |
| Mode of Application | Offline |
| Official Website | state.bihar.gov.in |
Objective of the Chief Minister Family Benefit Scheme
Some most important objectives of the scheme are:
All families living below the state’s poverty line will benefit from this scheme.
All eligible families whose head of the family has passed away can apply for this scheme.
By applying online, applicants can save both time and money.
The NFBS scheme provides financial assistance of 20,000 rupees to the family of the deceased person.
This amount will be directly deposited into the applicant’s bank account.
By availing themselves of the benefits of this scheme, the applicant family can overcome their economic problems.
Eligibility Criteria for Chief Minister Family Benefit Scheme
First and foremost, the deceased must be a permanent resident of Bihar. Alternatively, the deceased must have resided in the state for ten years. This scheme will not be extended to anyone else.
The death of the deceased must have been sudden or due to an accident. If the applicant dies due to any other reason, they will not be considered eligible for this scheme.
Additionally, the deceased must be between 18 and 65 years old. If your age is below or above this range, you will not be able to participate in this scheme.
The applicant must be a holder of a BPL ration card, which means the victim’s family must be financially poor.
Required Documents for Chief Minister Family Benefit Scheme
Aadhar card
Death certificate
Identity proof
BPL card or related documents
Address proof
Proof of age of the deceased
Passport-size photo
Bank account details
How to apply for the Chief Minister’s Family Benefit Scheme
To avail these benefits, you must meet the following steps: –
To avail the benefits of the scheme, you must first contact the SDO office.
You must obtain a photocopy of the FIR and the application form for the scheme.
Then, fill out the application form and cross-check it with the details of the life certificate.
After that, submit the form at the SDO office and receive the receipt.
Next, your application will be reviewed by an SDO officer, and after the investigation is completed, the beneficiary family will be given financial assistance of 20,000 rupees.
You must submit an offline form at the SDO office; however, if you want to use it online, you must first create your login ID.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who will benefit from the scheme?
The beneficiaries of this scheme will be those who live below the poverty line and are dependent on others.
Is the grant provided if the deceased died by suicide?
No, the scheme does not cover cases of suicide.
Can the benefit be claimed if the deceased was not a resident of Bihar?
No, the deceased must have been a resident of Bihar for their family to be eligible for the benefit.