National Press Day: Celebrating People Belonging To Fourth Pillar Of Democracy
November 16 is observed as the National Press Day in India to acknowledge the people working in the media fraternity and the country’s statutory and quasi-judicial body, The Press Council of India.
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November 16 is observed as the National Press Day in India to acknowledge the people working in the media fraternity and the country's statutory and quasi-judicial body, The Press Council of India. The day commemorates the fourth pillar of Indian democracy.
History
The First Press Commission 1956 formed a committee to protect the freedom and ethics of the press in India, which further led to the formation of a Press Council 10 years later, India Today reports. Instituted in 1966, the statutory body monitors all the activities and plays a significant role in maintaining the quality of reportage, credibility and a healthy democracy.
