The Central government of India announced that there are many videos going viral on Facebook, WhatsApp, and YouTube, which spread the information that the central government has launched a new scheme known as the PM Modi Free Laptop Scheme 2025 for all 12th pass students and college students. Under this scheme government provides free laptops to all the eligible students across the country, but all are fake information the central government has not launched any scheme like this.
The government said that there is no such official scheme under the name of “PM Modi Free Laptop Yojana”. If you’re a permanent resident of India and want to know whether this information is true or not, then keep reading this article till the end to grasp the details.
What’s the Truth Behind This Viral Laptop Scheme?
There is many fake information that is spreading on online platforms such as websites, YouTube, and Facebook, and this information is that the government launched a new scheme known as the PM Modi Free Laptop Scheme 2025, and under this scheme government is providing free laptops to all 12th pass students and college students across the country.
But there is a completely false claim, after searching or verifying, it result was that the central government of India has not launched any such type of laptop distribution scheme. The central government of India issued an alert against this fake information in December 2024. The official portal of the Bureau (PIB) clarified that there is no such “PM Modi Free Laptop Scheme” that exists.
Are Any States Giving Free Laptops or Tablets?
According to the information there is no Central Government scheme termed as PM Modi free laptop Yojana 2025 but the few state government started their own scheme for students like Uttar Pradesh State government provides smartphone and tablets by offering a new scheme known as Swami Vivekananda Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana likely other states have local level digital education program if you want to apply for any this type of genuine scheme then always check with your college or University administration and you can also visit the official state government portal.
Related Yojana Links
Fake application links and online fraud
There are many scam portals which are using free laptop schemes name such as PM laptop Yojana, Modi laptop scheme 2025, and when student one laptop scheme under this website they are asking to the students to fill out the application form online and upload their Aadhar Card details or even pay small registration fee this this sign means this is a fraud, students have to need to don’t share their personal information on these types of portal.
it may be used for identity theft and bank-related scams. If applicants hear that the government has launched a welfare scheme, then they need to visit the https://myscheme.gov.in or https://pib.gov.in. This portal is used because any genuine government scheme is officially published on these websites.
What did PIB fact check say?
The PIB stands for the Press Information Bureau’s fact that all the viral messages providing information about free laptops for students this information is completely fake. The PIB shared an official post on their X (formerly Twitter) handle, alerting citizens about the scams. The Press Information Bureau’s fact has also given the opinion to all the people to verify any suspicious pr viral messages by visiting the official portal at https://factcheck.pib.gov.in, and they can also send a WhatsApp message to +91 8799711259 and also email at pibfactcheck@gmail.com to confirm the truth of any forwarded message.
How to verify any government scheme?
- Applicants need to always check the news on the official portal, like pib.gov.in or myscheme.gov.in
- Applicants need to avoid clicking on unknown links shared on WhatsApp or social media
- Applicants never share Aadhar number, bank accounts, or OTP with anyone
- Is the applicant fine any suspicious link, and the Portal reported to PIB fact-check
FAQ’s
Is the PM Modi Free Laptop Scheme real?
No. The scheme is a scam and does not exist.
Which government body runs this scheme?
None. No official central government body operates such a program.
How do I register for the free laptop?
You cannot register because the scheme is fake. Do not click on registration links.
Are the messages on WhatsApp about this scheme true?
No, they are false. The messages are designed to trick users.
Khushi Singh
Khushi Singh is a content writer with 5 years of experience in government schemes. She writes simple and helpful articles that guide people to understand and benefit from public welfare programs.