इलेक्ट्रानिक्स और सूचना प्रौद्योगिकी मंत्रालय के नाम पर फर्जी सूचना का प्रसार

**Executive Summary** The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, issued a notification on November 26, 2025, addressing the circulation of fake information using MeitY’s name, logo, and authority. The notification warns against a specific fake notice dated November 25, 2025, regarding a "Strict Ban on Using Government Recruitment Names, Logos, and Exam Content for Selling Courses or Promotional Activities." It advises the public and stakeholders to remain cautious and verify information through official channels only. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Fake Information Alert:** * A fake notice dated November 25, 2025, concerning a "Strict Ban on Using Government Recruitment Names, Logos, and Exam Content for Selling Courses or Promotional Activities" is circulating via social media. * The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) has not authorized the circulation of this notice. * **General Advisory:** * The public should not believe or forward unverified messages claiming to be issued by MeitY. * Information should be verified through MeitY's official website and communication channels. * MeitY has not authorized any third party to collect fees, personal data, or provide job offers, subsidies, grants, or digital services without official notification. * **Prohibition of Unauthorized Use:** * YouTube channels, Telegram groups, coaching centres, websites, and social media pages are prohibited from using government recruitment names, emblems, or examination content for commercial or promotional activities. * Prohibited content includes notifications, question papers, answer keys, cutoff data, and previous paper analysis. * Specific misuse includes selling paid courses and batches, promoting study materials and mock tests, publishing unofficial keys and cutoffs, analyzing previous question papers, and creating "official-looking" content or advertisements. * **Legal Consequences:** * Individuals involved in creating or circulating fake information will face strict legal action. * Violations are subject to penalties under the Indian Penal Code (IPC), IT Act 2000, Emblems & Names Act 1950 and Consumer Protection Act 2019, including imprisonment and fines. * Platform action under IT Rules 2021 includes permanent blocking of YouTube/Telegram channels, removal of misleading content, and suspension of accounts involved. **Impact Analysis** **General Public and Stakeholders** * **Impact:** The general public and stakeholders are impacted because they need to be aware of the fake information circulating and take precautions to avoid being misled. * **Action Required:** Verify information only through official MeitY channels (website, communications) and refrain from believing or forwarding unverified messages. **Social Media Platforms and Online Platforms** * **Impact:** These platforms are impacted because they are being used to spread false information. * **Action Required:** Monitor and remove any unauthorized use of government recruitment names, logos, and examination content; potentially face blocking or account suspension. **Individuals/Entities Misusing Government Information** * **Impact:** These individuals/entities face legal repercussions. * **Action Required:** Cease all unauthorized use of government names, emblems, and exam content, and refrain from engaging in misleading promotional activities.

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