₹1 lakh for the birth of one daughter, ₹2 lakh for two? Government reveals the truth about the scheme.
A government scheme is going viral on social media, claiming that the government provides ₹1 lakh upon the birth of one daughter and ₹2 lakh for two daughters. Find out the truth behind this news.
Posts regarding various government schemes frequently appear on social media. One such scheme has become a topic of discussion recently, claiming that the government offers financial assistance amounting to lakhs of rupees upon the birth of daughters. But is the government actually running such a scheme? The government itself has now clarified the matter.
What is the issue?
A video is rapidly going viral on social media claiming that the central government is providing financial assistance for daughters. The video asserts that the government is offering ₹1 lakh for one daughter and ₹2 lakh for two daughters. The government has now exposed this claim as fake.
What is the truth?
The government agency PIB Fact Check has revealed the truth behind this news. A video was shared via PIB's X (formerly Twitter) account with the caption: "A deepfake video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, shared by a Facebook page named 'Extra Yojana,' claims that the government is providing ₹1 lakh for one daughter and ₹2 lakh for two 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
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) September 15, 2026
❌ यह दावा #फर्जी है।
✅ केंद्र सरकार व प्रधानमंत्री… pic.twitter.com/jBbacUHvOF
Further clarifying the facts, the post states, "This claim is completely fake." The agency clarified that neither the central government nor Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced any such scheme or financial assistance.
Beware of fake links
PIB has also advised caution regarding such viral posts. It has urged people not to share personal or banking information on suspicious links or registration forms. For accurate information regarding government schemes, rely only on official central government websites and credible government sources. Before applying for a scheme based on a viral video on social media, make sure to verify it officially.
