Free Recharge: Is the government running a scheme offering free recharges worth up to ₹1,299? What did the PIB say?
Free Recharge Scheme: A scheme attributed to the Government of India is circulating widely on social media, claiming that the government is providing free mobile recharges worth ₹1,299. Let us find out the truth behind this news.
Govt Scheme for Free Recharge: While the Government of India runs many schemes for the public good, we often come across schemes on social media that we have never heard of before. What do you do in such situations? Do you trust these schemes, or do you cross-check them? One such scheme is currently going viral on social media.
Which scheme is going viral?
A government scheme is being discussed on social media, claiming that the government is providing mobile recharges worth up to ₹1,299 to the public. However, we have not heard of any such scheme from the government or in news reports. Is this news actually true? The government itself has now clarified the matter.
What is the truth behind the news?
The government agency PIB Fact Check shared the viral social media post on its official X (Twitter) page and declared the claim completely false. Sharing the post, they wrote in the caption: "Claim: Under the 'Bharat Digital Sahayata Yojana,' the Central Government is providing free recharges ranging from ₹299 to ₹1,299 to all mobile users."
दावा: 'भारत डिजिटल सहायता योजना' के तहत केंद्र सरकार सभी मोबाइल यूजर्स को ₹299 से ₹1299 तक का 'फ्री रिचार्ज' दे रही है।#PIBFactCheck:
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) July 28, 2026
❌ यह दावा #फर्जी है।
✅ केंद्र सरकार द्वारा ऐसी कोई योजना नहीं चलाई जा रही है।
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They further stated, "According to PIB Fact Check, this claim is fake. No such scheme is being run by the Central Government. Please remain vigilant. Avoid sharing your bank details, OTP, Aadhaar number, or other personal information on any unknown or unverified platforms."
For information on government schemes...
Additionally, the agency advised that for official information regarding the Central Government's public welfare schemes, one should visit and verify details on the website http://myscheme.gov.in. If you are unable to find accurate information on the website, you can verify it through PIB Fact Check.
