Navneet Kumar Sehgal Appointed as Chairman of Prasar Bharati.

Appointments | Dated: 13 Mar 2026

Retired IAS officer Navneet Kumar Sehgal has been appointed as the new Chairman of Prasar Bharati by the President of India. The post had been vacant for over four years. He brings decades of administrative experience in the information and broadcasting sector.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • He succeeds A. Surya Prakash, whose tenure ended in 2020.
  • Prasar Bharati is India largest public broadcasting agency.
  • The appointment is for a term of three years.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Appointee: Navneet Kumar Sehgal.
  • Role: Chairman.
  • Organization: Prasar Bharati.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who has been recently appointed as the new Chairman of Prasar Bharati after the post lay vacant for four years?

Correct Answer: Navneet Kumar Sehgal

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About Prasar Bharati

  • Founded - 1997
  • Components - Doordarshan and All India Radio