“Focus on Work: Communication Minister Gurung on Policy, Structure, and Budget”

The Minister of Communication and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, has expressed the government’s plan to enhance the efficiency of state-run communication media. Speaking at the 40th-anniversary celebration of Nepal Television, Minister Gurung emphasized the importance of providing accurate information to the public to strengthen national unity. He highlighted the role of the Public Service Broadcasting (PSB) in serving the public interest and stressed the need for the ministry to manage policies and budgets efficiently for PSB operations.

Minister Gurung urged employees to be diligent in their work and prioritize the structural and budgetary aspects of their responsibilities. He emphasized the importance of delivering correct and factual information to the public to build trust and credibility. Furthermore, he underscored the necessity of allocating adequate budgets, policies, and resources to ensure the effectiveness of PSB in disseminating information to every household.

Representing Kansai Nepal News, Ramesh Khatri shared his perspective on the Minister’s statement. He commended Minister Gurung’s focus on enhancing the efficiency of government communication channels and emphasized the crucial role of PSB in promoting public awareness and providing accurate information to citizens. Khatri praised the Minister’s emphasis on strengthening intergovernmental relationships and providing relevant information to the public through PSB.

During the program, the Secretary of the Ministry of Communication, Radhika Aryal, mentioned the ongoing efforts to reorganize Radio Nepal and Nepal Television structurally following the introduction of PSB. She encouraged staff to fulfill their duties responsibly and efficiently manage organizational tasks. Minister Gurung stressed the importance of ensuring employee well-being and urged them to work diligently without compromising their mental health.

Dr. Mahendra Bisht, the Executive Chairman of PSB, expressed confidence that by implementing adequate budgets, policies, resources, and facilities, PSB’s credibility could be fully realized, making it more effective in serving the public. He highlighted the importance of upholding PSB’s integrity to create a significant impact on society.


Author: MAYA | HARUTO
Posted at: January 31, 2025 12:02 am