Archive · 22 Aug 2025
India Reclaims AIBD Chairmanship with Highest Votes
India is back in charge of a big group called the AIBD, which helps countries in Asia and the Pacific share media ideas.
India won the top job by getting the most votes at a meeting in Thailand.
This is a big deal because India hasn't been in charge for nine years.
The AIBD brings together media people to make media better in their countries.
India is happy to be back in charge and wants to work with everyone.
The AIBD was started a long time ago to help countries with their media.
India has been elected Chairman of the AIBD Executive Board.
India secured the position with the most votes during the 23rd AIBD General Conference.
This marks India's return to the leadership role after a nine-year gap.
Gaurav Dwivedi, CEO of Prasar Bharati, expressed gratitude for the support.
The AIBD focuses on media cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Who
- India, represented by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
- What
- India was elected Chairman of the AIBD Executive Board.
- When
- During the 23rd AIBD General Conference.
- Where
- Phuket, Thailand.
- Why
- To strengthen India's leadership role within the AIBD and promote media cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Organization
- Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD)
- Role
- Chairman of the Executive Board
- Voting Outcome
- Secured the highest number of votes
- Previous Tenure
- 2016
- Conference Theme
- Media for people, Peace & Propsperity
- Current President of AIBD GC
- Gaurav Dwivedi, CEO of Prasar Bharati
- Founded
- 1977