Government Issues Alert Regarding Viral Claim of ₹2.99 Crore Loan Under PM Rozgar Scheme
A post is rapidly going viral on social media claiming that the government is granting a loan worth crores under the PMEGP program. However, the government has now clarified the truth behind this news.
Information regarding various government schemes frequently surfaces on social media, often leading people to believe the claims. However, the government periodically clarifies the facts about these schemes. A post concerning one such scheme has recently gone viral, and the government has exposed the truth behind it.
What does the viral post say?
A post circulating rapidly on social media claims that the government has approved a loan of ₹2.99 crore. A letter associated with this claim has surfaced, stating that the loan was sanctioned under the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP). The government has now revealed the reality of this news.
What is the truth behind the viral post?
PIB Fact Check, the government's fact-checking agency, has shared a post revealing the truth behind this claim. The viral letter is included in the post with the word "FAKE" stamped on it in large letters, indicating that the post is entirely fraudulent. The accompanying caption states: "The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has allegedly issued a letter claiming that a loan of ₹2.99 crore has been sanctioned under the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)."
A letter allegedly issued by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises claims that a loan of ₹2.99 crore has been sanctioned under the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP).#PIBFactCheck
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) September 3, 2026
❌ This letter is #FAKE.
✅ @minmsme has not issued this… pic.twitter.com/Mp1dZHfkeS
Clarifying the facts, the post further states: "According to PIB Fact Check, this letter is completely fake. It has not been issued by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)." The government further clarified that the loan sanction letter shown in the viral document was not issued under the PMEGP scheme, nor is the document related to the official loan sanction process of the PMEGP.
Appeal for Caution
PIB Fact Check has urged the public not to trust such fake posts and claims. For information regarding any government scheme, loan, or assistance, rely solely on official government websites and verified sources. Accurate and official information concerning MSME schemes can be obtained by visiting msme.gov.in.
