“Government of India is offering free Wi-Fi to everyone under the PM-WANI scheme.”
What FACTLY found
PM-WANI is an initiative launched by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in 2020 with the aim of expanding the availability of public Wi-Fi hotspots across India. The objectives of PM-WANI include providing high-speed, affordable internet connectivity, particularly in rural and underserved areas, and encouraging small and micro-entrepreneurs — such as local shopkeepers — to become Wi-Fi service providers, thereby increasing their income and generating employment. The PDOs (Public Data ...
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media around 22 November 2025. FACTLY (India) looked into it and published its finding on 26 November 2025, 4 days later. Its rating was “FALSE”.
Where the claim appeared
- Facebook posthttps://www.facebook.com/reel/2362796404152060
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This check was done by FACTLY, not by DoesItStand. We list it so you can find it. Their full evidence and reasoning are in their article.