Veteran journalist A Surya Prakash was today appointed the chairman of the Prasar Bharati board for a second consecutive term till 8th February 2020.

A panel headed by Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu had recommended Prakash’s name for the post.

Mr Prakash thanked the vice president, the members of the panel and the Union government for giving him the opportunity to serve a second term.
Prasar Bharati oversees the functioning of Doordarshan and All India Radio.