Maharashtra Expands 'Drugs-Free Mumbai' Campaign with School Counselling Committees
The Maharashtra government plans to expand its 'Drugs-Free Mumbai' campaign statewide by establishing De-addiction Guidance and Counselling Committees in all schools and colleges. Led by Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha and supported by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the initiative aims to raise awareness, provide counselling, and involve students, parents, teachers, and social organizations. The campaign includes regular programs to identify and support students vulnerable to substance abuse, aligning with the national goal of a drug-free India by 2029.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans right-leaning overall (Left 0%, Centre 34%, Right 66%). Overall sentiment is positive (69/100). Lens Score 56/100.
Outlets measured: freepressjournal, news18, hindustantimes, freepressjournal. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 4 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (62–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 28 Jul, 06:49 pm. Other outlets followed.