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India re-elected as President of Asia-Pacific broadcast body

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October 07, 2023

India has already served two terms as President during 2018-2021 and 2021-2023

India re-elected as President of Asia-Pacific broadcast body

India has been elected President of the AsiaPacific Institute for Broadcasting Development General Conference (AIBD-GC) for the 3rd successive term to lead the prestigious international organisation.

India has already served two terms as President of the broadcasting General Conference during 2018–2021 and 2021–2023.

Information and Broadcasting Ministry Secretary Apurva Chandra said on Friday that India’s election to the prestigious position shows confidence of broadcasting organizations across Asia Pacific and the world on India, and that India can lead the way in providing new value to broadcasting.

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