NTV should be more professional, competitive: Minister Sharma

Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Rekha Sharma, has said that Nepal Television should make itself more professional and competitive.

At a program organized on the occasion of the 38th anniversary of Nepal Television today, Minister Sharma opined that Nepal Television should establish itself as an outstanding media among the crowd of televisions. "Nepal Television has challenges to make itself more professional and competitive among the crowd of televisions in and out of the country by fulfilling the necessity of Nepali society and expectation of general people", she observed.

Also, the Spokesperson of the government, mentioned that it was necessary to develop professional thinking, utilize and monitor human resources as well as increase trade income for the same. Minister Sharma expressed the belief that the state-owned television would further expand and improve its content, presentation, and technology, thereby contributing to a federal democratic republic, and promoting national welfare, constitutional supremacy, rule of law, diversity, and establishment of social justice.

She also reminded that Nepal Television had been bringing to light the positive initiatives of the state by creating public awareness and raising the voices of all classes and areas including the country's art, literature, culture, and social inclusion.

Moreover, Nepal Television has a special position in the country's television and broadcasting journalism, the Communications Minister opined, "Nepal Television has played a crucial role as a national broadcaster during significant incidents and crises. It has also helped to institutionalize political changes, Sharma commented.

Minister Sharma expressed the belief that all staff would be honest and committed to the well-being of the organization, adding the Ministry was always positive for the capacity development, service, facilities, and promotion of the staff.

On the occasion, Minister Sharma presented trophies, shields, and certificates to winners of different programs held on the occasion of the anniversary.

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