An introduction: Pioneering in media education and services Development of free press in the country is the prime concern of Nepal Press Institute (NPI). Its establishment more than 20 years ago was guided by the objective of providing professiol services to the media industry in Nepal. The Institute champions the cause of independent and pluralistic press. The Institute believes that independence and pluralism are preconditions for professiol excellence and ethical standards of the media. In its two-decade-long history, the Institute has established itself as a center of excellence for providing well-focused training and other facilities to all avenues of the ...