In NFBS if the primary earning member of a family dies then the bereaved family receives a lump sum assistance of Rs.40,000.00 but only if the earning member was between 18 to below 60 years of age and Below Poverty Limit. NFBS is also a scheme under NSAP. Total no. of NFBS Beneficiaries in Malda are 1674 for the financial year 2019-20 (till December).

• Name of Scheme : NFBS
  • Who are the beneficiary : A family Below Poverty Limit in which the primary earning member has died with age between 18 to 64
  • Entitlement : Rs.40,000.00 once
  • No. of Beneficiaries in Malda : 1674