Received a message claiming the Indian government is giving 1.5 crore 5-star air conditioners free of cost under PM Modi AC Yojana 2025 ? If yes, then be warned. It is fake. Debunking the claim, the official handle of PIB Fact Check has clarified that no such scheme has been announced. “A post being widely shared on social media claims that under a new scheme 'PM Modi AC Yojana 2025', the Government will provide free 5-star air conditioners and 1.5 crore ACs have already been prepared,” PIB Fact Check’s X post says. It further states that “This claim is #FAKE,” and “No such scheme providing free 5- Star Air Conditioners has been announced by the @MinOfPower (Ministry of Power)”.
PM Modi AC Yojana is fake
A message has been circulating on social media platforms, alleging that the government is distributing free ACs under PM Modi AC Yojana. It claimed that the scheme will come into effect from May 2025 and that the Ministry of Power has already arranged 1.5 crore air conditioners for distribution. The message also urged people to share it and follow a specific account for updates.
Government has exposed this scheme as fake, stating “No such scheme has been announced in which 5-star Air Conditioners will be give Free of Cost”.
What should users do
Fake posts like these are often meant to mislead people. They may be used to collect personal details or drive traffic to unverified pages. People are advised not to click on unknown links, share personal information, or forward such messages without checking the facts.
Do not enter your personal details on unverified websites. Always check such claims with official government sources. It’s also helpful to report suspicious content on social media and inform others to stay cautious about online misinformation and scams.
A post being widely shared on social media claims that under a new scheme 'PM Modi AC Yojana 2025', the Government will provide free 5-star air conditioners and 1.5 crore ACs have already been prepared. #PIBFactCheck
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) April 18, 2025
❌This claim is #FAKE
❌No such scheme providing free 5-… pic.twitter.com/6MMJZdI2tV
PM Modi AC Yojana is fake
A message has been circulating on social media platforms, alleging that the government is distributing free ACs under PM Modi AC Yojana. It claimed that the scheme will come into effect from May 2025 and that the Ministry of Power has already arranged 1.5 crore air conditioners for distribution. The message also urged people to share it and follow a specific account for updates.
Government has exposed this scheme as fake, stating “No such scheme has been announced in which 5-star Air Conditioners will be give Free of Cost”.
What should users do
Fake posts like these are often meant to mislead people. They may be used to collect personal details or drive traffic to unverified pages. People are advised not to click on unknown links, share personal information, or forward such messages without checking the facts.
Do not enter your personal details on unverified websites. Always check such claims with official government sources. It’s also helpful to report suspicious content on social media and inform others to stay cautious about online misinformation and scams.
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