75-day deadline set for disbursal of aid under national family benefit scheme
If this timeline is not met, the approval will be given directly by the district-level committee to ensure immediate payments.
The NFBS is a centrally sponsored scheme that provides a one-time financial assistance of Rs 30,000 to families living below the poverty line when their primary breadwinner, aged 18-59 years, passes away.
The family's annual income to avail this scheme should not exceed Rs 56,460 in urban areas and Rs 46,080 in rural areas.
In 2024-25, the govt provided assistance of Rs 326.64 crore to 1,08,883 families.
The order issued by the govt states that under no circumstances will it be possible to disburse funds after 75 days of the application at the district level.
If an application remains pending for this duration, the district magistrate must send a report to the director of the social welfare department, detailing the reason for the delay and all other points pertaining to the case.
"The decision has been taken to ensure that eligible families do not have to make repeated visits to govt offices for financial assistance. The entire process from application to payment is now digital and accountable at every stage," said a govt spokesperson.
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He stated that in case of a delay in issuing payment beyond 75 days of application, approval will be obtained directly from the district-level committee to facilitate immediate payment instead of dragging the case through lengthy procedures and waiting for additional approvals.
The scheme will also soon incorporate Aadhaar-based live verification to instantly check the account status of beneficiaries. An SOP has been issued for district social welfare officers who will have to prepare the list of beneficiaries and ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria. The approved list will then be uploaded to the portal with digital signatures. Funds will be transferred to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts through the Public Financial Management System, the official added.
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