Centre Allocates Rs 8,500 Crore to West Bengal Under VB-G RAM G Scheme, Launches Welfare Camps
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that the Centre has allocated Rs 8,500 crore to the state under the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin (VB-G RAM G) scheme. Additionally, Rs 2,400 crore has been approved and Rs 1,000 crore released under the Gram Sadak Yojana. Adhikari launched the 'Jan Kalyan Shivir' programme from Nandigram, organizing 1,100 camps from June 15 to 17 to help citizens access 54 central and state welfare schemes. He emphasized ensuring benefits reach genuine beneficiaries and not illegal immigrants or fake account holders, alleging irregularities in previous databases. The VB-G RAM G scheme replaces MGNREGA, guaranteeing 125 days of rural employment annually.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 18%, Centre 42%, Right 40%). Overall sentiment is positive (68/100). Lens Score 36/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- theprint— right-leaning framing, neutral sentiment
- thehindu— right-leaning framing, positive sentiment
- economictimes— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- businessstandard— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles primarily reflect the perspective of the West Bengal BJP-led government, highlighting Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's announcements and criticisms of the previous regime's beneficiary records. The coverage includes government claims about targeting genuine beneficiaries and excluding illegal immigrants, without presenting counterviews from opposition parties or independent sources, indicating a focus on the ruling party's narrative.
The overall tone across the articles is neutral to positive, emphasizing government initiatives and fund allocations aimed at rural development and welfare outreach. While there are critical remarks about past irregularities, the sentiment centers on program launches and efforts to improve beneficiary targeting, with no overtly negative or celebratory language.