Circulation of Fake Information in the Name of the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology

Government of India Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) MeitY Website Cell New Delhi-110003

Dated: 26.11.2025

NOTIFICATION

Subject: Circulation of Fake Information in the Name of the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology It has come to the notice of the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) that fake Notice having subject Strict Ban on Using Government Recruitment Names, Logos, and Exam Content for Selling Courses or Promotional Activities dated 25 November, 2025 (Fake Notice attached at page no. 2) is being circulated through social media (WhatsApp) which has no significance. Certain individuals and/or online platforms are circulating misleading and unauthorized information by falsely using the name, logo, and authority of Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY). Such actions are illegal and constitute a serious offense under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and other applicable laws.

The general public and stakeholders are hereby advised:

1. Do not believe or forward any unverified messages, advertisements, or communications claiming to be issued by MeitY.

2. Always verify information only through the official website and communication channels of the Ministry.

3. MeitY has not authorized any third party to collect fees, personal data, or provide job offers, subsidies, grants, or digital services without official notification.

4. Any person found involved in the creation or circulation of fake information will face strict legal action.

For any clarification or to report suspicious content, please contact at email webmaster@meity.gov.in or Official Website link https://www.meity.gov.in The Ministry urges all citizens to remain cautious and help in preventing the spread of misinformation in cyberspace.

Tulika Pandey (Ms) Scientist 'G' & Group Coordinator (HRD Division, RajBhasha Section, Gender budgeting, NIELIT & ERNET) Chief Information Officer & Web Master Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India Electronics Niketan, 6 CGO Complex New Delhi - 110 003 12