Public Service Broadcasting Nepal Marks Second Anniversary

Public Service Broadcasting Nepal marks its second anniversary, two years after Radio Nepal and Nepal Television were brought under a unified public broadcasting framework.

The occasion also coincides with the first anniversary of NTV World, the broadcaster’s international television channel established to take Nepal’s stories and perspectives to a global audience.

Public Service Broadcasting Nepal came into operation on November 8, 2024, under a single legal framework integrating the country’s two oldest broadcasting institutions: Radio Nepal and Nepal Television.

Speaking at the anniversary program, Acting Chairperson of Public Service Broadcasting Nepal, Urvashi Basnyat, said serving national interests, contributing to prosperity and remaining accountable to the public are the institution’s primary responsibilities.

She highlighted policy and technological improvements, along with efforts to promote inclusion and expand access, as key achievements during its first two years.

She also stressed the need for institutional strengthening, including the development of staff regulations in line with the spirit of the Act and called for collective efforts to make the broadcaster more credible and effective.

Board member Sobita Risal said work was underway to improve the organisational structure and develop institutional rules and regulations.

She stressed that public service broadcasting must become a platform for citizens whose voices often remain unheard.

Acting Chief Administrative Officer Aarti Chataut said the achievements of the past two years should be consolidated and existing challenges turned into opportunities.

She emphasised that producing and broadcasting credible, factual and quality content remains a core responsibility, despite policy-related challenges.

Deputy General Manager Raj Kumar Thapa said the future of employees is closely linked to the strength of the institution, calling for collective efforts to further strengthen and advance the two established broadcasting organisations.