Today is National Press Day

Today is National Press Day. The day, observed on 16th November every year, is symbolic of a free and responsible press. It was on this day the Press Council of India started functioning as a moral watchdog to ensure that the press maintains high standards and is not fettered by any influence or threats.

 

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has greeted all the media professionals on National Press Day. In a tweet, Mr Naidu said, Media plays a key role in strengthening democracy and in informing and empowering the citizens. He lauded the media



persons for keeping the people informed continuously during the pandemic.

 

Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar has congratulated on the occasion of National Press Day. In a tweet, Mr. Javadekar said, free press is the specialty and pillar of our democracy. 

He said, National Press Day draws our attention towards the freedom and responsibilities of the press. He expressed concern over the fake news saying that it is the biggest crisis at present.