Did 'Government Of India' Invite Applications For Free Laptops? PIB Fact Check Debunks Social Media Posts
The Press Information Bureau (PIB), the government's official fact-checking agency, clarified that the 'government of India has neither announced any scheme by this name nor invited applications from students for free laptops.'
Also Read | Fact Check: Did PM Modi announce free 1-tola gold scheme on 15 August?“Beware! Fraudsters often use attractive offers such as free laptops, scholarships, or cash benefits to lure people into sharing personal, financial, or banking information,” the PIB said in a post on X.
WhatsApp message circulates on social mediaThe clarification came after a WhatsApp message circulated widely on social media, alleging that students could apply for free laptops through a government-backed scheme.
Did you come across the Free Laptop Scheme message?
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) September 21, 2026
⚠️ A #WhatsApp message is being circulated claiming that the Government has invited applications from students for free laptops under the 'National Student Laptop Scheme 2026.'#PIBFactCheck
❌This claim is #FAKE.
✅ The...
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