National Press Day is celebrated every year on 16 November in India to celebrate the importance of a free and responsible press in a democratic society.
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National Press Day is celebrated every year on 16 November in India to celebrate the importance of a free and responsible press in a democratic society. The day is celebrated to commemorate the establishment of the Press Council of India, which acts as a regulatory body for news media in the country. The celebration of this day reminds us of the importance of a free and independent press in a vibrant democracy like India. Various events are organized across the country on this day to highlight the challenges faced by the media and the need for ethical journalism. On this occasion, journalists and media professionals are honored by various organizations for their exemplary work highlighting their important role in promoting transparency, democracy and social justice. The Press Council of India is a statutory body that was established to ensure freedom of the press and to maintain and improve the standards of journalism. The quasi-judicial body was re-established in the year 1979 under the Press Council Act, 1978.
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