National Press Day is observed on November 16, every year, 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 the news media in the country.
National Press Day 2023: History and Significance
National Press Day is observed to commemorate the establishment of the Press Council of India (PCI) in 1966. The day holds immense historical and cultural value as it highlights the crucial role played by the press in a democratic society.
National Press Day 2023: Theme
National Press Day with the theme “Media in the Era of Artificial Intelligence,”.