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Formed | 1919 |
Headquarters | National Media Centre, New Delhi |
The Press Information Bureau, commonly abbreviated as PIB, is a nodal agency of the Government of India. Based in National Media Centre, New Delhi, Press Information Bureau disseminates information to the print, electronic and new media on government plans, policies, programme initiatives and achievements. The PIB is also the Government's nodal agency to facilitate private media.
The Press Information Bureau was established in 1919 as a small cell, which has now grown into a nationwide network of 8 regional offices and 34 branch offices.
The Press Information Bureau is gateway for the Union Government communication. It has also launched the mobile version of its website for mobile users.