Is the Government Giving INR 7,000 for Labour Registration? PIB Debunks Viral Rumour
A viral social media claim that the Government of India is providing INR 7,000 for labour registration is fake. The Press Information Bureau debunked the rumour, confirming no such scheme or announcement exists. 'For authentic information related to labor laws, schemes, and initiatives, visit labour.gov.in,' PIB said.
A video widely shared on social media asserts that the Government of India is directly providing INR 7,000 in free funds to bank accounts upon labour registration. LatestLY's fact-check investigation has found this claim to be fake. PIB Fact Check said that the alleged claim is false and that the Government of India has made no such announcement.
Fake Claim Goes Viral
The misleading video, which has gained traction across various social media platforms, suggests that by registering as a labourer, individuals can receive INR 7,000 directly into their bank accounts from the Government of India. This claim implies the existence of a government scheme offering such a financial benefit. Did PM Narendra Modi Announce a Scheme To Buy Old Notes and Coins? PIB Fact Check Exposes Viral Deepfake Videos.
Official Clarification by PIB
The Press Information Bureau's (PIB) Fact Check Unit has explicitly debunked this claim. According to PIB, no such announcement has been made by the Government of India regarding the provision of any funds in exchange for worker registration. The PIB Fact Check said that the Government of India has made no such announcement regarding providing any type of funds in exchange for workers' registration. "For authentic information related to labor laws, schemes, and initiatives, visit labour.gov.in," PIB said. Is the Viral Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana 1% Interest Loan Approval Letter Real? PIB Fact Check Reveals Truth.
This Claim Is Fake, Says PIB
सोशल मीडिया पर एक वीडियो इस दावे के साथ साझा किया जा रहा है कि भारत सरकार श्रमिक पंजीकरण कराने पर बैंक खातों में सीधे ₹7,000 की मुफ्त राशि दे रही है।#PIBFactCheck:
❌ यह दावा #फर्जी है ।
✅ भारत सरकार ने श्रमिकों को पंजीकरण के बदले किसी भी प्रकार की राशि प्रदान करने संबंधी… pic.twitter.com/kj6jhkhnnh
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) September 1, 2026
Conclusion
The claim that the Government of India is providing INR 7,000 in free funds to bank accounts upon labour registration is fake. As clarified by PIB Fact Check, no such scheme or announcement has been made by the Modi government.
Fact check
The Government of India is directly providing INR 7,000 in free funds to bank accounts upon labour registration.
PIB said that the Government of India has made no announcement regarding providing any type of funds in exchange for workers' registration.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 01, 2026 04:32 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
