Centre dismisses rumours on monetisation of temple gold reserves
New Delhi, May 19 (TNT): The Government of India on Tuesday dismissed as “completely false and misleading” reports and social media claims suggesting that it is planning to issue gold bonds to temples or monetise gold reserves held by temple trusts and religious institutions.
In an official clarification, the Centre said there is no proposal under consideration to introduce any scheme for monetisation of gold held by temples or religious bodies across the country.
The government also rejected claims circulating online that gold plating on temple towers, doors and other temple structures would be classified as “Strategic Gold Reserves of India”, calling such reports entirely baseless.
Officials said the rumours were creating unnecessary confusion among the public and urged citizens not to believe or circulate unverified information related to government policies or religious institutions.
The Centre reiterated that any policy decisions or government schemes would be communicated only through official press releases, government websites and authorised public communication channels.
The clarification comes amid widespread circulation of social media posts claiming that the Centre was planning to mobilise temple gold reserves through a proposed bond or monetisation mechanism.
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