Fact-Checking Policy
How we verify every government scheme before it appears on JanSevaPlus
Why Fact-Checking Matters
Millions of Indian citizens lose access to government benefits every year because they have inaccurate information about eligibility criteria or application procedures. An incorrectly listed income limit could exclude an eligible family. A wrong document requirement could cause a beneficiary to be turned away at the application counter.
JanSevaPlus exists to close the information gap, not to perpetuate it. Our fact-checking process is therefore not optional — it is the foundation of everything we publish.
What We Check
Eligibility Criteria Accuracy
Income limits, age ranges, gender requirements, caste categories, and residence criteria are verified directly against the official scheme guidelines PDF or web page.
Benefit Amount Verification
All monetary benefit amounts (₹ figures) are verified against the latest official notification. Where amounts have been revised, we show the current rate and note the revision date.
Document Requirements
Required documents are sourced from official application checklists. We do not add or remove documents from the official list.
Application URL Validity
Official application links are tested for accessibility and redirected URL accuracy before publication. Dead links are flagged for removal or replacement.
Scheme Status
We verify whether a scheme is currently accepting applications, temporarily paused, or closed. Closed schemes are clearly marked. We monitor scheme status monthly.
Primary Sources We Use
Central Government
- ›Ministry official websites (.gov.in, .nic.in)
- ›Press Information Bureau (PIB) releases
- ›Union Budget documents and scheme guidelines
- ›Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha Q&A (sansad.in)
- ›PM India portal (pmindia.gov.in)
- ›DBT Bharat portal (dbtbharat.gov.in)
Scheme-Specific Portals
- ›pmkisan.gov.in (PM-KISAN)
- ›pmayg.nic.in (PMAY Rural)
- ›pmaymis.gov.in (PMAY Urban)
- ›pmjay.gov.in (Ayushman Bharat)
- ›scholarships.gov.in (NSP)
State Government
- ›State government official portals (.gov.in state domains)
- ›State Finance Department documents
- ›State Assembly and Budget documents
- ›Official state scheme guidelines
Update Frequency
Transparency on Uncertainty
When official scheme documents are ambiguous or when different official sources disagree, we choose the more conservative interpretation (i.e., the more restrictive eligibility criteria) and direct users to the official portal for the authoritative answer.
We do not speculate about upcoming or proposed changes to schemes. A scheme is listed as closed only when an official source confirms closure. A scheme is marked as "active" only when it is currently accepting applications.
Our Limitations
Despite our fact-checking process, government scheme details change frequently without advance notice. JanSevaPlus cannot guarantee real-time accuracy for all 3,700+ schemes at all times. Our "Last Verified" date on each scheme page indicates the most recent review. Always verify on the official government portal before applying.
Found an Error?
If you find any information on JanSevaPlus that conflicts with the official government source, please report it with:
- › The scheme name and URL on JanSevaPlus
- › What information appears to be wrong
- › The official source URL that shows the correct information