5. Objectives of the Council: The objectives of the Council shall be as follows:-
(a) To create appropriate atmosphere for the development of healthy
journalism,
(b) To prescribe the code of conduct for journalism with a view to
prohibiting the misuse of the freedom of press.
(c) To maintain cordial relations between the Press and Government of
Nepal.
(d) To cause to maintain public morality and dignity of the citizens, and
(e) To make continuous efforts to prohibit the interference with the
decencies of the freedom of press and journalism.