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National Press Day: Celebrating People Belonging To Fourth Pillar Of Democracy
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India, 16 Nov 2021 12:24 PM GMT
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A media enthusiast, Devyani believes in learning on the job and there is nothing off limits when it comes to work. Writing is her passion and she is always ready for a debate as well.
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.
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 the 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.
Several politicians and prominent personalities congratulated the media for their extensive work in keeping the public informed, especially at the coronavirus pandemic.
The day symbolises the freedom of the press and how the fraternity is representative of society. The reporters are in the business of holding up a mirror to the world and reflecting it to themselves. They enable citizens to self-correct, introspect, observe and know about their surroundings and help the world change for the better.
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