Maharashtra to Expand 'Drugs-Free Mumbai' Campaign with School Counselling Committees
The Maharashtra government plans to expand the 'Drugs-Free Mumbai' campaign statewide by establishing De-addiction Guidance and Counselling Committees in all schools and colleges. These committees will conduct awareness programs, provide counseling, and coordinate among students, parents, and teachers to address substance abuse early. The initiative, supported by state and national leaders, aims to strengthen preventive measures against narcotic drugs and promote widespread public awareness across Maharashtra.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans right-leaning overall (Left 0%, Centre 27%, Right 73%). Overall sentiment is positive (72/100). Lens Score 56/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, freepressjournal. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 2 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 (65–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 28 Jul, 06:49 pm. Other outlets followed.