NAI represents the PRESS at the grass-root
as well as the mass-root level and in all languages and territories
and which constitutes the core of the Press in this country.
- Justice P.B. Sawant. Former Chairman, Press Council of India

NAI is an umbrella organisation at the national level, that facilitates communication between more than 3,000 members (Daily's, Weeky's & Bi Weekly's, Fortnightly's, Monthly's, Online Digests, others) and believes that experience exchange is vital in tackling issues and problems facing our newspaper industry. As per data available, circulation of small, medium and regional language newspapers is 11 times more than English newspapers. With growth of literacy, the demand for language newspapers is increasing.

The mission of the Newspapers Association of India (NAI) is to support a movement that creates and upholds journalistic and ethical standards while promoting assistance and empowerment among its members. As an international media organisation, NAI aims to encourage and support small and medium newspapers, journals, periodicals, online digests, etc., to create innovative and sustainable social enterprises and aims to build a just, civil society in India.

Newspaper Association of India (NAI) organised the 14th Annual Conference and NAI Awards Nite on the 14th of September 2006 at The Press Club, New Delhi.

15th ANNUAL CONFERENCE

The 15th Annual Conference of the Newspapers Association of India was held at the Constitution Club, Vithal Bhai Patel House, Rafi Marg, New Delhi 110 001 at 2:00 p.m., on the 15th of December, 2007.

The Function was inaugurated by Shri. Manik Rao H. Gavit, Centre Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs and the function was addressed by Shri. Rahul Jalali, President of Press Council of India, Shri. Sunil Dang, ILNA President, Shri. B.L. Gaur, Editor, Gaur Sons Times, and Dr. Smita Mishra, Reader Journalist, Khalsa College, New Delhi. Click HERE to read more.