The Newspapers Association of India (NAI) is a not-for-profit trade association that has been representing the Owners, Publishers, Editors, and Journalists of National & International Newspapers, Magazines, News Portals, Digital TV, Electronic Media, and Social Media of the Indian Media community for over 28 years. Founded by Late Dr. M.

R. Gaur in 1993, NAI aims to defend, endorse, and boost the significance of the Indian newspaper community by addressing the challenges faced by the small and medium-scale newspaper industry. The NAI serves as a collective voice for different newspapers across the country, offering a common platform for members to interact, locate and address issues, and present them to higher authorities.

With its six strategic priorities including marketing, public policy, diversity, industrial development, newspaper operations, and readership, NAI strives to enhance the skills of vernacular publications throughout India. Additionally, NAI supports small and medium newspapers, journals, and periodicals to foster sustainable social enterprises and build a just civil society in India. Their commitment to independent and unbiased journalism has made them a vital force in protecting and promoting journalism in India for the past 29 years