The Government of India has dismissed circulating claims that it plans to issue gold bonds to temples in exchange for temple gold reserves or has approved any proposal for monetisation of temple gold holdings. Authorities clarified that rumours regarding the inclusion of temple gold, including gold plates on temple towers, doors, or structures, as part of India's "Strategic Gold Reserves" are completely false, misleading, and baseless. Citizens have been urged not to share unverified information and to rely only on official government communications, press releases, and verified platforms for authentic policy updates.
Official copy of the Press Release is as follows
Certain media reports and social media posts are circulating with claims that the Government of India is planning to issue gold bonds to temples in exchange for temple gold reserves or that a proposal has been approved for monetisation of temple gold holdings.
Speculation and rumours suggesting that the Government is planning to introduce monetisation scheme for Gold held by temple trusts, or any religious institution, across the country are completely false, misleading and without any basis.
It is also clarified that claims suggesting that gold plates on temple towers, doors, or other temple structures will be considered as “Strategic Gold Reserves of India” are false, misleading, and entirely baseless.
Citizens are requested not to believe or circulate such rumours. Spreading unverified information creates unnecessary confusion and may mislead the public.
The Government urges all citizens to rely only on official communications issued through authorised channels. Any information regarding policy decisions or government schemes will be shared through official press releases, government websites, and verified public communication platforms.
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