National Press Day: 1.54 lakh registered publications
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What happened
- National Press Day (16 November) marks the start of the Press Council of India [PIB].
- Registered publications rose from 60,143 in 2004-05 to 1.54 lakh in 2024-25 [PIB].
- The Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023 replaced old registration rules; the Press Sewa Portal onboarded 40,000 publishers and registered 3,000 presses within six months [PIB].
Background
- The Working Journalists Act, 1955 and the PRP Act, 2023 are cited as the main laws [PIB].
Why it matters
- Easier registration is welcome, but press freedom questions in Mains are about regulation of content, not paperwork.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-11-16): national Press Day (16 November) marks the start of the Press Council of India.
- Easier registration is welcome, but press freedom questions in Mains are about regulation of content, not paperwork.
Quotable data pointRegistered publications rose from 60,143 in 2004-05 to 1.54 lakh in 2024-25.
PIB: PIB Backgrounder: National Press Day 2025, 16 Nov 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: PRP Act 2023, Press Council.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
National Press Day is on
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Registered publications in 2024-25
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Portal for periodical registration
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: PIB Backgrounder: National Press Day 2025, 16 Nov 2025
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