Discussion begins on PSB contents

Kathmandu, Dec 27: In the wake of passage of Public Service Broadcasting Act (PSB Act) and subsequent appointment of chair at public service broadcasting Nepal, discussion has been launched on what could be the proper contents in the transformed media.     

The Act has paved way to forward transformation of State-run Radio Nepal and Nepal Television into the PSB, calling stakeholders to create uniformity in content.     

In this connection, the media persons at Radio Nepal and Nepal Television held a discussion on Friday. The news room, structure, and style were dwelt on by them.     

During the discussion, Chairman of Public Service Broadcasting Nepal, Dr Mahendra Bista, suggested the media persons focusing on how they could work in line with the PSB objective and policy. The PSB contents should be centered on people, he reminded.     

Similarly, the newly appointed officiating chief administrative officer, Bishnu Ram Neupane, said the traditional mindset of news could work no more, so new approach is imperative.     

On the occasion, media expert Raghu Mainali said PSB gives opportunity for media house and journalists to orient content towards people. He said PSB warrants hierarchy break where editorial independence, public accountability, restructure and presentation style were some of the essential features.(RSS)