Aims & Objectives

  • To secure and safeguard the rights and privileges of news professionals in general and Association members in particular in the discharge of their duties.
  • To conduct, organize, and sponsor professional activities such as lectures, seminars, press conferences, workshops, and other events.
  • To elevate the status of the journalistic profession and safeguard press freedom.
  • To secure representation of the Association on official and non-official bodies to further the Association’s objectives.
  • To forge and promote cooperation with news professionals in other parts of the country to further the Association’s objectives.
  • To establish regional units to advance the Association’s objectives.
  • To acquire assets, properties, loans, and securities in furtherance of the Association’s activities.
  • To undertake, initiate, promote, and/or sponsor welfare activities for news professionals in general and Association members in particular.
  • To cooperate and collaborate with other professional journalistic bodies on matters of mutual interest.
  • To perform all such acts as may be considered conducive and/or incidental to the achievement of all or any of the aforementioned objectives of the Association.

Recognition & Influence

Our members’ expertise and credibility are widely recognized:

  • Regular inclusion in high-profile media delegations accompanying Presidents and Prime Ministers on domestic and international visits.
  • Acknowledged as the authoritative voice of accredited media professionals.

Our Home

The Press Association maintains its office at the National Media Centre in New Delhi, serving as a hub for accredited journalists and media activities.

*Championing excellence in journalism since 1965*