The Delhi Family Benefit Scheme

The scheme "The Delhi Family Benefit Scheme" is implemented by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of NCT of Delhi. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to families whose primary breadwinner has died while being more than 18 years of age and less than 60 years of age. Under the scheme, a one-time lump sum financial benefit of ₹20,000/- is provided to the surviving member of the household who is determined to be the head of the household after due local inquiry. The assistance is intended to support low-income families facing financial distress following the death of the earning member. The payment is made directly into the beneficiary's bank account through the Aadhaar Payment Bridge System.

• Financial Assistance: A one-time lump sum benefit of ₹20,000/- is provided to the eligible surviving member of the deceased breadwinner's household.
  

• The applicant must be a surviving member of the household of the deceased primary breadwinner.
• The deceased primary breadwinner must have been more than 18 years of age and less than 60 years of age at the time of death.
• The applicant's family income from all sources must not exceed ₹1,00,000/- per annum.
• The applicant must be a resident of the National Capital Territory of Delhi for at least 5 years immediately preceding the date of application.
• The applicant must have a singly operated bank account for receiving payment through the Public Financial Management System (PFMS).
• The applicant must have an Aadhaar Number or must have enrolled with the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) for Aadhaar.

Online

Step 1: Visit the Delhi e-District Portal and register as a new user using an Aadhaar Card or Voter Identity Card.
Step 2: Log in to the portal using the User ID and Password received after registration.
Step 3: Select "Delhi Family Benefit Scheme" from the services offered by the Department of Social Welfare.
Step 4: Fill in the online application form with details of the deceased breadwinner, applicant, family income, Aadhaar, and bank account.
Step 5: Upload the required documents and the recommended/attested application, wherever applicable.
Step 6: Review the application and submit it online through the portal.
Step 7: The application will be verified by the concerned authority. Upon approval, a one-time financial assistance of ₹20,000/- will be credited to the beneficiary's bank account through the Aadhaar Payment Bridge System (APBS).

• Proof of residence- any one of the documents listed below (which clearly shows at least 5 years of residence in Delhi)

1. Ration Card
2. Voter Card
3. Passport
4. Driving License
5. Birth certificate issued By MCD/Registrar- Births and Deaths
6. Death certificate issued by MCD/Registrar-Births & Deaths
7. Insurance police document
8. Immunization card of any family member
9. Medical records of treatment in Delhi
10. Electricity Bill
11. Water Bill
12. Telephone Bill
13. Gas connection receipt
14. Bank passbook
15. Caste certificate
16. Student I-card
17. Service identity card of public/ private sector company/ established concern
18. Freedom fighter identity card
19. Pension document
20. Ex-serviceman dependant certificate
21. Property document
22. Any other document which clearly shows at least 5 years of residence in Delhi

• Proof of age of the deceased- any one of the documents listed below

1. Birth certificate issued by MCD/ Registrar of Births &Deaths
2. School leaving certificate of class last attended
3. Matriculation discharge slip at time of birth child
4. Hospital discharge slip at the time of birth of the child
5. Driving license
6. Passport
7. PAN Card
8. Ration Card
9. Voter card
10. Immunization card of the family member
11. Age assessment medical certificate
12. Any document issued By the Government /Govt. recognized body stating date and place of Birth.

• Proof of death –any one of the documents listed below

1. Death certificate issued by the Registrar Births &Deaths
2. Receipt issued by authority at cremation Ground/ graveyard
3. Certificate issued by Hospital at the time of Death
4. In case the death has occurred outside Delhi or in a village with no receipt of cremation ground certificate of Block Development Officer (BDO) of the village can also be accepted.
5. Post mortem report

• A self – declaration by the applicant regarding his/her family income as given in the form.
• The form also needs to be recommended by a Gazetted Officer of Central/State Govt. or MP/MLA and the accompanying documents should also be attested.
• In case “No Documentary Evidence’ is available with the applicant in r/o proof of residence, i) the applicant will need to produce statements of any of the two witnesses from the following list, stating the period of applicant’s length of stay in Delhi

1. Public representative such as MP of the area, MLA of the area,
2. President or General Secretary of RWA of the locality
3. Two neighbors of the applicant with their contact details
4. Registered omen SHGs,/ Mahila Mandals’ President or General Secretary
5. ICDS Supervisors/ASHA workers of the Govt.
6. Gazetted Officer of the Central/Delhi Govt. ii) Along with the witness’s statement, the relevant document for photo identity proof, residence and length of stay for the witnesses shall also have to be appended with the application clearly showing that the witnesses themselves have been around in the same area for the number of years they claim to have known the applicant. This would apply for all except Public representative such as MP/MLA of the area.