Navneet Kumar Sehgal Appointed Chairman of Prasar Bharati

Navneet Kumar Sehgal Appointed Chairman of Prasar Bharati

VoM News Desk | March 16, 2024 | 01:32 PM IST | Breaking News | Follow on Google News

Navneet Kumar Sehgal Appointed Chairman of Prasar Bharati

Navneet Kumar Sehgal Appointed Chairman of Prasar Bharati

Retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Navneet Kumar Sehgal has been appointed as Chairman of Prasar Bharati for three years or until he attains the age of 70, whichever is earlier. He succeeds Surya Prakash in this role. An order from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting confirmed his appointment, stating that President, on the recommendation of the Selection Committee, has appointed Navneet Kumar Sehgal, IAS (retd.) as the Chairman of Prasar Bharati Board.

Tripartite MoU to Empower Rural India

Meanwhile, the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Prasar Bharati and the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). This aligns with the vision of the Prime Minister to emphasize digital innovation for rural empowerment.

USOF’s Role in Facilitating Broadband Services

USOF has been instrumental in providing high-speed broadband and mobile connections across Gram Panchayats (GPs) and villages nationwide. The MoU aims to ensure efficient and high-speed broadband services in rural and remote areas, with USOF facilitating this aspect.

Prasar Bharati’s Contribution to Digital Services

Under the MoU, Prasar Bharati will offer bundled OTT services, including linear channels, Live TV, and on-demand content, to end consumers. This collaboration underscores the collective effort towards leveraging digital infrastructure to empower rural India and bridge the digital divide.

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