The Press Council of India (PCI) marked the National Press Day 2024 with a special event held at the National Media Centre in New Delhi. The event was attended by Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting, Railways, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr L Murugan, PCI Chairperson Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, and veteran journalist Kundan Ramanlal Vyas.

The dignitaries reflected on India’s dynamic media ecosystem and discussed the challenges faced by the press. Vaishnaw, the chief guest and keynote speaker, who attended the event virtually, spoke about India’s vibrant media landscape, highlighting that the country is home to more than 35,000 registered newspapers, numerous news channels, and a rapidly expanding digital infrastructure. He credited investments in 4G and 5G networks for positioning India as a global leader in digital connectivity, with the lowest data prices in the world.