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Electronic Media Broadcasting Authority Act will be enacted soon, National Media Policy awaiting Cabinet approval – State Minister for Mass Media
State Minister for Mass Media Shanta Bandara, participating in a news conference at the Presidential Media Centre under the theme ‘Collective way to a stable country’ today (13), announced that the Electronic Media Broadcasting Authority Act will be introduced to Parliament and enacted soon.
The state minister indicated that preparations for the establishment of the Chartered Institute of Journalists have been completed, with initial work forwarded to the Attorney General’s Department. This institute aims to offer internationally recognized certification to journalists who undergo proper training.
He also said that a National Media Policy is currently awaiting approval from the Cabinet but reiterated that media will not be hindered by it.