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The Press Council of India (PCI), on Wednesday, has advised all state governments and administrative authorities to take necessary measures to ensure the smooth functioning of media during the 21-days lockdown, as per media reports. The PCI statement read, “At this critical juncture, ensuring uninterrupted operation of printing Press, facilitation of functioning of media persons and continuity of distribution infrastructure of newspapers and magazine is vital.”
It is essential that the media houses be facilitated with the required support/assistance for continued dissemination of appropriate information not only to create awareness amongst people but also for keeping the nation updated on the latest status related to the COVID-19 outbreak, it added.
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