Centre Allocates Over Rs 8,500 Crore to West Bengal Under VB-G RAM G Scheme
The Centre has allocated over Rs 8,500 crore to West Bengal under the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-G RAM G) until March 2027, with total funding including the state's contribution reaching Rs 12,064.5 crore. The scheme aims to guarantee 125 days of employment, extendable during natural disasters, with fixed daily wages for workers. Infrastructure projects worth over Rs 82,000 crore are underway, and one lakh houses have been approved under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin. Financial support has also been provided for women's self-help groups and agricultural initiatives to enhance nutrition and value addition.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 10%, Centre 45%, Right 45%). Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 36/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- thestatesman— right-leaning framing, positive sentiment
- thetribune— balanced framing, positive sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present perspectives from both the Union government and West Bengal's state leadership, highlighting cooperative efforts under a 'double-engine' government framework. The Union Minister and state Chief Minister emphasize development progress and funding allocations, while also referencing previous administrative challenges. The coverage reflects official statements without partisan critique, focusing on policy implementation and collaboration.
The overall tone across the articles is positive, emphasizing development initiatives, increased funding, and cooperative governance. While acknowledging past project delays, the coverage highlights resumed progress and support for vulnerable groups, conveying an optimistic outlook on West Bengal's infrastructure and rural development.
How 2 sources covered this story
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