A fake government scheme promising financial assistance for daughters has surfaced online, prompting a warning from PIB Fact Check.
A Facebook page named ‘Extra Yojana’ circulated a deepfake video that falsely attributed a new scheme to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The fabricated claim stated that the government would provide ₹1 lakh for one daughter and ₹2 lakh for two daughters.
PIB Fact Check has rejected the claim. The government has made no such announcement. No central government financial scheme offers these amounts to families based on the number of daughters.
🚨 #Facebook पेज ‘Extra Yojana’ द्वारा प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी का एक डीप फेक वीडियो साझा कर दावा किया जा रहा है कि सरकार द्वारा एक बेटी के लिए ₹1 लाख और दो बेटियों के लिए ₹2 लाख दिए जा रहे हैं।#PIBFactCheck
❌ यह दावा #फर्जी है।
✅ केंद्र सरकार व प्रधानमंत्री… pic.twitter.com/jBbacUHvOF
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) September 15, 2026
The misleading video uses manipulated content to make it seem as though Prime Minister Modi endorsed the alleged initiative.
Such fabricated claims can mislead citizens and encourage them to submit sensitive information through unverified online platforms.
The fact-checking agency clarified that the purported financial assistance programme does not exist. Citizens should therefore treat such social media posts with caution.
The viral claim has gained attention because it presents itself as a government welfare announcement.
The use of the Prime Minister’s image and voice can make such content appear credible to unsuspecting users.
PIB Fact Check urged people to verify government schemes through official sources before acting on online claims.
Citizens should not rely on posts, videos or messages that lack confirmation from authorised government platforms.
The agency issued a specific warning about suspicious links and online forms.
Users should, however, avoid entering or submitting personal, banking or financial information through such channels.
The case highlights the growing threat posed by deepfakes and fabricated welfare claims online.
Fraudsters can exploit public interest in government schemes to obtain sensitive information.
Citizens should cross-check welfare announcements before sharing them with others. They should rely on verified government communication for details about eligibility, financial assistance and application procedures.
The latest PIB Fact Check warning reinforces the need for digital caution.
A government-looking video or post does not establish that a scheme is genuine.
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