The Indian and Eastern Newspaper Society, now renamed as The Indian Newspaper Society, enjoys a unique position as the accredited spokesman of the newspaper industry.

The foundation of the Society, in the year of the beginning of World War II, was the first step in giving direction and cohesion to a vital industry. Because the Press till then had been growing at random, without organisational support, mutual co-ordination or any protection from the numerous pressure groups that independent publications are invariably exposed to.

The indian Newspaper Society is proud to have played a significant role in protecting and promoting the freedom of the Press in the world's largest democracy.

The greatest strength of the Society stems from a unity of purpose.Over 990 dailies, bi-weeklies,weeklies, fortnightlies and monthlies published in 18 languages from all over the country form the nucleus that accounts for over 90% of the country's readership.

From newsprint to advertising, from licences for machinery to freedom of the Press, INS today is involded in many spheres of activities. Sometimes successful, sometimes not. But always persevering. Untiringly using its only resource - the power of persuasion.

Today, in step with the changing times and the communication revolution, The Indian Newspaper Society is gearing itself to play a large role. Stepping into newer areas to improve the quality of Press -the quality of the voice of democracy.