Formation of Mass Communications Authority stressed

Kathmandu, June 15: Experts and stakeholders have underlined the urgency of establishing the National Mass Communications Authority.

During a discussion on the bill drafted to amend and integrate the laws related to mass communications on Sunday, they suggested that the government forward the process to establish the Mass Communications Authority.

In the discussion held at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology in the presence of Minister for Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung, Ministry Secretary Aryal informed that the bill to amend and integrate the laws related to mass communication got positive feedback from the Ministry of Finance as well.

The discussion was held even to seek suggestions on the alternative measures for the proposal of the Authority, she added.