People crossing the Howrah Bridge over the Hooghly river, Kolkata
A farmer standing in his cauliflower field at dusk

Chief Minister Family Benefit Scheme

Under this scheme, a one-time grant of ₹20,000/- is provided to the family or close relative in the case of the death of a person of any age in an accident, or the death of a person aged 18-60 years in a criminal incident.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about Chief Minister Family Benefit Scheme
LevelState government
Issued byGovernment of Bihar
States and UTsBihar
Areas
Scheme forFamilies
TagsFamily, Death, Financial Assistance

Before you apply

Information from the myScheme snapshot, Aug 2026. Confirm it on the official page: eligibility, documents, benefits and deadlines are set by the issuing department and are not part of this listing.

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