Minister Dr Timilsina stresses on effective regulatory mechanism in mass communications
Summary
Minister Dr Bikram Timilsina has called for a strong regulatory mechanism to make Nepal’s communications and journalism sector more systematic, accountable and professional. He said the proposed Press Council Bill and Mass Communications Bill will be shaped through stakeholder feedback and parliamentary discussion while safeguarding media independence.
Key Points
- Minister Dr Bikram Timilsina said new legal and institutional provisions are being prepared to strengthen regulation in the communications sector.
- He said the proposed Press Council Bill and Mass Communications Bill will help clarify rights, responsibilities and coordination across federal, provincial and local levels.
- Stakeholders raised concerns over unclear media registration, licensing and regulation provisions under the federal structure.
- Timilsina said the feedback will be incorporated into the forthcoming legal framework and mass communications bill.
