National Press Day : symbolizes the existence of a free and responsible press in India.

National Press Day symbolizes the existence of a free and responsible press in India. Today, around 50 countries in the world have a Press Council or Media Council. In India, the press has been called a ‘watchdog’ and the Press Council of India has been called a ‘moral watchdog’. National Press Day draws our attention towards the freedom and responsibilities of the press.* The First Press Commission had envisioned a Press Council with the aim of protecting the freedom of the press in India and maintaining high standards in journalism. As a result, the Press Council of India was established on 4th July, 1966, which started its formal work from 16th November, 1966. Since then, every year 16th November is celebrated as ‘National Press Day’. ‘National Press Day’ provides an opportunity to rededicate oneself to the aim of empowering journalists. *Respectful greetings to all press/media friends on the occasion of National Press Day