Nepal Clears 28 Candidates for Public Service Broadcasting Chairperson Race

Nepal’s Ministry of Communication and Information Technology has moved a major step closer to setting up the leadership of the new Public Service Broadcasting Institution by approving the applications of 28 candidates for the chairperson post.

After issuing a public notice, the ministry released the final list of eligible applicants, which includes names such as Laxman Humagain, Amar Dhwoj Lama, and Dr. Madhusudhan Neupane.

What the approval means

The approval does not yet name the chairperson, but it confirms which candidates have cleared the initial eligibility stage and can continue in the appointment process.

The selection is being carried out under the Public Service Broadcasting Institution Chairperson Appointment Procedures, 2083, showing that the government is now working through the formal setup of the organization.

Why this matters

The Public Service Broadcasting Institution is a newly formed broadcasting entity, and naming its chairperson is an important step in defining how it will operate, govern itself, and serve the public.

Leadership appointments often shape the direction of public broadcasters, especially during their early stages, when structures, priorities, and editorial identity are still being established.

Names in the final list

Among the approved applicants are Laxman Humagain, Amar Dhwoj Lama, and Dr. Madhusudhan Neupane, alongside 25 other eligible candidates.

The full approved list marks the transition from application review to the next phase of the selection process.

What happens next

The ministry is expected to continue the appointment procedure under the existing rules, with the chairperson selection serving as a key milestone in the institutional framework of the broadcaster.

For now, the approval of 28 candidates signals that Nepal’s public broadcasting project is advancing from planning into formal organization.