Multiple Fake news claims-: Social Media users were active and enthusiastic over the news in the last few days when they came to know about the finding of above 3000 tonnes of gold found in UP, India

India strikes Gold!

Huge 3,500-tonne gold deposits found in the state of Uttar Pradesh. That's three times the current Gold Reserves of India - The ⁦@FinancialXpress⁩ https://t.co/G07D5g1hp7

— Tarek Fatah (@TarekFatah) February 21, 2020

The Geological Survey of India has discovered over 3,500 tonnes of gold deposits in Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh after trying its luck for the last two decades, officials said on Friday.

The UP government's Department of Geology and Mining confirmed on Friday that an estimated 3,000 tonne of gold reserves have been found in Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra district. In Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh, gold deposits of 3,000 tonne worth Rs 12 lakh crore were reportedly discovered this week

An old man, probably in his 80s was once sitting next to me in a metro train and he told me that construction of Ram Temple is essential to correct the “vaastu dosh” of India as a nation. Arrogantly laughed it off then but I'm ashamed of my behavior now. https://t.co/WjoSB2kuqk

— slick (@slickenteur) February 21, 2020

Goldmines with over 3,000 tonnes of gold ore found in UP’s Sonbhadra. Gold deposits at the two mines estimated to be five times that of India's current reserves...

अयोध्या में भगवान राम का मंदिर बनने का मार्ग क्या प्रशस्त हुआ मानो रामराज्य ही आ गया..            

Goldmines with over 3,000 tonnes of gold ore found in UP’s Sonbhadra. Gold deposits at the two mines estimated to be five times that of India's current reserves...

अयोध्या में भगवान राम का मंदिर बनने का मार्ग क्या प्रशस्त हुआ मानो रामराज्य ही आ गया... https://t.co/J9r5jwcYNZ

— Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) February 22, 2020

Sonbhadra is the 2nd largest district in UP and badly hit by Naxalite terrorism. It took us so many years to discover the hidden gold reserves here. But what a discovery! If we mine it properly, India will be second to only US in world reserve of gold

Sonbhadra is the 2nd largest district in UP and badly hit by Naxalite terrorism. It took us so many years to discover the hidden gold reserves here. But what a discovery! If we mine it properly, India will be second to only US in world reserve of gold 😍https://t.co/6Nykq0ZTdD

— Monica (@TrulyMonica) February 21, 2020

Gold deposits found in Sonbhadra district by Geological Survey of India and Uttar Pradesh Directorate of Geology & Mining. KK Rai, District Mining Officer says, "Government is thinking of putting these deposits on lease for mining, for which survey is being done". (20.02.20)

Gold deposits found in Sonbhadra district by Geological Survey of India and Uttar Pradesh Directorate of Geology & Mining. K K Rai, District Mining Officer says, "Government is thinking of putting these deposits on lease for mining, for which survey is being done". (20.02.20) pic.twitter.com/mgC7QW4Ufo

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) February 21, 2020

Facts Check Verdict: misinformation

News Verification: The nation was in all cheers to welcome the sudden news of the availability of around 3000 tonnes of Gold found in India, however, it turned out now that due to an error by a District Mining officer, the whole claim turns out to be misinformation.

Earlier on Friday 21^st, 2020,  UP government's Department of Geology and Mining confirmed that an estimated 3,000 tonne of gold reserves have been found in Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra district. By Saturday the Geological Survey of India said that it has not discovered the estimated information as given out in the news.

Geological Survey of India, clarified the news on 22 Feb and issued a press release, As per GSI study, the probable conservative figure of gold which can be unearthed is estimated to be around 160 kgs and not 3350 tonnes as mentioned in media reports.

As per GSI study,the probable conservative figure of gold which can be unearthed is estimated to be around 160 kgs and not 3350 tonnes as mentioned in media reports.

For more details, read the GSI press release below!#GSI #UncoveringIndia #Sonbhadra #UttarPradesh #Gold pic.twitter.com/KvY5ffZsGh

— Geological Survey of India (@GeologyIndia) February 22, 2020

News reports of the availability of 3350 tonnes of gold reserves in Sonbhadra district of UP are fake. According to Geological Survey of India, the available gold is only 150 kg! pic.twitter.com/nfLoyVCRrE

— Gautham Machaiah (@GauthamMachaiah) February 22, 2020

There are three goldfields in the country, namely Kolar Gold Field, Kolar district, Hutti Gold Field in Raichur district (both in Karnataka) and Ramgiri Gold Field in Anantpur district (Andhra Pradesh). Karnataka is the largest producer of gold in India.

As claimed by a social media user on Social Media that many south Indians have more Gold in their homes than the one found at UP.

So as per current estimates, the current estimate by GSI is 160 Kg and not  3350 tonnes.