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Neena Gupta Appointed as Director General of Akashvani.

Appointments | Dated: 19 Dec 2025

Senior Indian Information Service (IIS) officer Neena Gupta has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of Akashvani (All India Radio). She succeeds Dr. Vasudha Gupta, who superannuated recently. Neena Gupta previously served as the Principal Director General of the Press Information Bureau (PIB).

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • She has over 33 years of experience in government communication and public broadcasting.
  • Her focus will be on modernizing Akashvani's digital footprint and expanding FM reach in border areas.
  • Akashvani is the world's largest radio network in terms of the number of languages broadcast.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Appointee: Neena Gupta.
  • Role: DG, Akashvani.
  • Parent Body: Prasar Bharati.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who has taken charge as the new Director General of Akashvani (All India Radio)?

Correct Answer: Neena Gupta

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Prasar Bharati

  • CEO – Gaurav Dwivedi
  • HQ – New Delhi