Print Media facts - India

1. The total number of registered newspapers, as on 31 March 2003: 55,780.
2. The number of new newspapers registered during 1.1.2002 -31.3.2003: 3820.
3. Percentage of growth of registered publications over the previous year: 7.35%.
4. The number of newspapers reported published(submitted Annual Statement): 7156


5. The largest number of newspapers & periodicals registered in any Indian language: Hindi (22,067).
6. The largest number of newspapers & periodicals reported published (submitted Annual Statement) in any Indian language: Hindi (3,410).
7. The second largest number of newspapers & periodicals registered in any language: English (8,141).
8. The second largest number of newspapers & periodicals reported published (submitted Annual Statement) in any language: English (750).