Prasar Bharati hosting ABU General Assembly 2022

by | Dec 1, 2022 | Current Affairs | 0 comments

  • Prasar Bharati, India’s Public Service Broadcaster, is hosting the 59th Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) General Assembly 2022.
  • The conference began in New Delhi on 25th of November and will continue till 30th of this month.
  • Around 300 international delegates from 40 countries representing 50 organizations are participating in the event.
  • The event coincides with the celebration of the 75th year of the India’s independence “Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav”.
  • Series of the international conferences are planned on the topics ranging from the Programming, Sports, Technical, Women’s Contribution and Participation, Planning and Strategy.
  • CEO, Prasar Bharati, in his address to the press on 26-11-2022 during the conference at hotel Pullman highlighted the important role the electronic media played during the Covid crisis and the necessity of the Electronic media to keep themselves ready, updated and relevant for the future. 
  • Prasar Bharati   is set to play a leading   role in shaping the policies for taking further the objectives of the ABU.
  • The Conference is first of its kind in the Broadcasting sector, which is being held after Covid pandemic, in the physical form.
  • It is expected to strengthen relations with Foreign Broadcasters, particularly from ASEAN countries, thus favoring the Act East Policy of the Government.