India Elected Chairman of AIBD Executive Board

In a major achievement, India has been elected as the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) with the highest number of votes at the 23rd AIBD General Conference, held from 19–21 August 2025 in Phuket, Thailand.

This marks India’s return to the top leadership role after last serving as AIBD Executive Council Chairman in 2016.

India’s Strengthened Role in AIBD

The election underscores India’s growing influence in the global media landscape. India is currently serving as the President of the AIBD General Conference until August 2025, making this dual leadership a significant milestone.

About AIBD

• Founded: 1977 under UNESCO auspices
• Nature: Regional inter-governmental organization
• Membership: 92 organizations from 45 countries
• 26 Government Members (48 national broadcasters)
• 44 Affiliate Members (from Asia-Pacific, Europe, Africa, Arab States & North America)
• India is a founding member of AIBD and is represented by Prasar Bharati on behalf of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting.

23rd AIBD General Conference (2025)

• Venue: Phuket, Thailand
• Dates: 19–21 August 2025
• Chair: Shri Gaurav Dwivedi (India)
• Theme: “Media for People, Peace & Prosperity”

The conference gathered global broadcasting stakeholders to deliberate on policy exchange, content collaboration, and media development strategies.

Significance of India’s Election

• Strengthens India’s leadership role in international broadcasting.
• Reinforces five decades of partnership with AIBD.
• Provides India a stronger voice in shaping global media development and cooperation.
• Reflects international confidence in India’s public service broadcasting model through Prasar Bharati.