Maldives interested in seeking Prasar Bharati's help

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jun 27 2013 | 8:55 PM IST
The Maldives Broadcasting Commission (MBC) has expressed interest in the functioning of public broadcaster Prasar Bharati and a team of high level officials would be visiting India soon to understand its working.
Officials said Prasar Bharati had received a proposal from MBC asking for its officials to be introduced to the aspects of the public sector broadcaster in India.
MBC, it is learnt, has also expressed its interest in seeking training for its broadcasting personnel in India.
Following the approvals of the Ministry of External Affairs, the delegations will visit India from July 1 to July 8, officials said.
The Maldivian officials have also expressed interest in visiting other broadcasting-related bodies like Broadcasting Content Complaints Council (BCCC), broadcasting regulator TRAI, the Indian Institute of Mass Communication and certain private channels also, officials said adding Prasar Bharati would arrange these visits.
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First Published: Jun 27 2013 | 8:55 PM IST

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