Prasar Bharati Chairman Navneet Kumar Sehgal resigns
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Why in news
Navneet Kumar Sehgal resigned as the Chairman of Prasar Bharati, with the resignation accepted by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry.
Background
Navneet Kumar Sehgal served as the Chairman of Prasar Bharati from March 16, 2024, until his resignation in December 2025. The resignation was processed under Section 7(6) of the Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India) Act, 1990.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyPrasar Bharati is India's public service broadcaster.
- Act / BillPrasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India) Act was enacted in 1990.
- FactSection 7(6) of the Prasar Bharati Act governs the resignation of the Chairman.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of Prasar Bharati in ensuring the constitutional mandate of public service broadcasting and the implications of its administrative governance.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Autonomy vs Control: Balancing the independence of public service broadcasting with government oversight
- Regulatory Framework: Evaluating the efficacy of the 1990 Act in modernizing public media infrastructure
Keywords: Public Service Broadcasting · Statutory Body · Administrative Governance · Information and Broadcasting Ministry
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