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National Press Day – November 16
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- The Press Council of India celebrated the National Press Day of 2022 on the theme “The Media’s Role in Nation Building”.
- It aims to acknowledge and honour the Press Council of India (PCI).
- In 1966 on 16th November, the PCI was formed.
- The council is traditionally chaired by a retired Supreme Court Judge (Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai).
- The Press Council of India also examines the quality of reportage of the Indian press and keeps a check on journalistic activities.
- In the year 1956, the First Press Commission decided to form a body with statutory authority which has the responsibility of maintaining the ethics of journalism.
- The Press Council of India is the only body to exercise an authority over the instruments of the State to safeguard the independence of the press.
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