The first council meeting of the Public Service Broadcasting Nepal (PSBN) was held at the central office of Nepal Television in Singha Durbar, Kathmandu. The meeting was attended by Council Chair and Minister for Communication and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, as well as other council members including Communication Secretary Radhika Aryal and Federation of Nepali Journalists President Nirmala Sharma.
During the meeting, Council Member Secretary and Executive Chairman of PSB Nepal, Dr. Mahendra Bista, presented a report on the policy and managerial progress made by PSB Nepal since its formation through the merger of Radio Nepal and Nepal Television. The council discussed various issues, including the need to formulate effective policies and run people-oriented programs to meet the objectives outlined in the Public Service Broadcasting Act.
Minister Gurung thanked PSB Nepal for its reform initiatives and emphasized the importance of running effective programs that cater to the needs of the people. The council also discussed the completion of the 15-member body, as envisioned in the Act, which will be responsible for policy formulation and guidance for PSB Nepal’s work.
After the meeting, Minister Gurung inspected the under-construction studio of NTV World, which is in its final phase of operation. The studio is expected to enhance the broadcasting capabilities of PSB Nepal and provide better services to the public.
The meeting marked an important milestone in the development of PSB Nepal, which aims to provide high-quality public service broadcasting to the people of Nepal. The council’s discussions and decisions are expected to shape the future of public service broadcasting in the country and ensure that it remains people-oriented and effective. Overall, the meeting was a significant step towards achieving the objectives of the Public Service Broadcasting Act and promoting the development of public service broadcasting in Nepal.