Karnataka Launches Premarital Counselling Programme to Support Marital Relationships
The Karnataka State Women's Commission has proposed mandatory premarital counselling to strengthen marriages and reduce conflicts, including post-marriage sessions for early problem resolution. The Department of Women and Child Development, alongside national and state women's commissions, launched the 'Kudi Balona' premarital counselling programme across 178 Santwana Kendras. The initiative promotes emotional readiness, mutual respect, financial planning, and gender sensitivity among couples preparing to marry, supported by trained counsellors and standardized guidelines.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (62/100). Lens Score 45/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thehindu broke this story on 10 Aug, 05:35 pm. Other outlets followed.
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