Press Council of India Reconstituted, 13 New Members Appointed

October 8, 2026

New Delhi: The Press Council of India (PCI) has been reconstituted. Thirteen new members have been added, increasing the Council’s representation of editors, journalists, parliamentarians, and experts from various fields.

With the addition of the 13 new members, the Council now has a total of 27 members. Previously, the PCI’s panel consisted of 14 members.

The reconstituted Council will include members from the media and other sectors. The PCI is the statutory body responsible for protecting press freedom and maintaining journalistic standards in the country.