Press Registrar General Launches ‘Press Sewa’ Portal to Simplify Newspaper, Periodical Registration
Press Sewa Portal introduced to simplify newspaper and periodical registration
- Context: The Press Sewa portal has been launched as a single-window solution to streamline the registration of newspapers and periodicals under the Registration of Periodicals (PRP) Act.
- Key Officials:
- Yogesh Baweja, Press Registrar General of India (PRGI) – highlighted transparency, faster approvals, and improved ease of doing business for publishers.
- Shruti Patil, Additional DG, PIB Hyderabad – first interactive session “Vartalap” in Telangana, aimed at clarifying publishers’ queries.
- Ashutosh Mohle, Deputy Press Registrar – explained that the entire registration process is online since March last year; applications auto-approved if no response within 60 days.
- Features & Benefits:
- Single-window online registration for newspapers and periodicals
- Avoids intermediaries/agents; encourages direct use of PRGI portal
- Enhances transparency, efficiency, and compliance
- PIB Hyderabad to launch dedicated helpline for publishers
Significance:
- Supports ease of doing business in the media sector
- Aligns with Digital India objectives for government services
- Improves governance and accountability in media registration
Updated - August 19, 2025 9:45 AM | News On Air
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