Archive · 8 Jun 2025
Fact-Check: Government Denies Free Scooty Scheme Claim
Some online messages claimed the government offers free scooters to girls attending college through the 'Pradhan Mantri Free Scooty Yojana'.
The government's Press Information Bureau (PIB) checked this out and said it's not true.
This means it's a fake story.
The PIB warned that these kinds of stories might try to get your personal information, which could lead to problems.
The government wants everyone to double-check any information about these schemes with official sources to make sure it's real.
A viral message claimed the government offers free scooters to female students.
The scheme was titled 'Pradhan Mantri Free Scooty Yojana'.
The Press Information Bureau (PIB) determined the claim was false.
The PIB warned against providing personal details to unofficial websites.
Citizens are urged to verify such schemes with official sources.
- Who
- The Central Government and the Press Information Bureau (PIB).
- What
- A false claim about the 'Pradhan Mantri Free Scooty Yojana'.
- When
- The claim is circulating now.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To purportedly provide free scooters to girls attending college.
- Viral Claim
- Free scooty scheme for girls circulating online.
- Scheme Name
- 'Pradhan Mantri Free Scooty Yojana'
- Government Stance
- No such scheme is operated by the Central Government.
- Fact-Check Source
- Press Information Bureau (PIB)