India, March 6 -- The Maharashtra government is set to establish a media monitoring centre to track, analyze, and respond to news content across print, electronic, and digital platforms. With a budget allocation of Rs.10 crore, the initiative aims to ensure factual reporting and counter misleading or negative narratives in real time.

According to a government resolution (GR) published on Wednesday, the centre will systematically collect and assess news reports, categorizing them into positive, negative, and neutral segments. Misleading content will be promptly clarified, while negative reports will be addressed expeditiously. The centre will operate daily from 8 AM to 10 PM under the Directorate of Information and Publicity.

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