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India Re-elected as President of AIBD for 3rd Consecutive Term

In an unprecedented development, India has been elected as the president of the prestigious Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) General Conference (GC) for the third successive term. India has presided over the GC from 2018-2023 for two consecutive terms. Holding such a prestigious post at an international broadcasting institute reflects strong trust of the international media in India.

 

The AIBD, established in 1977 under the auspices of UNESCO, is a unique regional inter-governmental organisation. The group currently has 92 member organisations from across 44 countries, including 26 Government Members (countries) represented by 48 broadcasting authorities and broadcasters, and 44 affiliates (organisations) represented by 28 countries and regions in Asia, Pacific, Europe, Africa, Arab States and North America. India is one of the founding members of AIBD and Prasar Bharati. India’s public service broadcaster is the representative body of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India at AIBD.

 

Apurva Chandra, Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, said this proved the confidence of the broadcasting organizations across the Asia-Pacific and the world on India and that India can lead the way in providing a new value of broadcasting.

 

The 21st General Conference & Associated Meetings 2023 (GC 2023) of AIBD was chaired by its President Gaurav Dwivedi, CEO, Prasar Bharati, and concluded successfully in Port Louis, Mauritius. The two-day conference is mandated to achieve a vibrant and cohesive electronic media environment in the Asia-Pacific region through policy and resource development.

 

Reported By: Amitabh Sinha, News18.com

Source : https://www.news18.com/india/india-re-elected-as-president-of-asia-pacific-institute-for-broadcasting-development-for-3rd-consecutive-term-8606067.html