The government plans to bring social media news pages, influencers and content creators under the Press Council's code of conduct as part of its efforts to monitor online content in Nepal. The proposed move could bring news-related content shared through social media platforms under a common set of rules.
However, meme and comedy pages will remain excluded from the proposed monitoring framework. The plan focuses on social media accounts that share news and information, along with influencers and content creators who regularly publish such content.
What Does the Proposed Press Council Monitoring Mean?
The Press Council Nepal is responsible for promoting responsible journalism and maintaining media standards.Bringing social media news pages and influencers under its code of conduct would mean that online creators involved in news-related activities could also be expected to follow media guidelines.
Social media has become an important source of news and information for many people in Nepal. News pages, influencers and independent creators regularly share updates about politics, public issues, entertainment and other events.
Will Meme and Comedy Pages Be Affected?
According to the information provided, meme and comedy pages will remain outside the proposed monitoring framework. This separates entertainment-focused content from social media accounts that publish news and information.
However, the exact definition of news pages, influencers and content creators covered by the plan remains unclear. Further details will be important to understand how the rules will apply to different types of online content.
The government's plan could mark an important development in Nepal's changing media landscape, where social media platforms play an increasingly important role in sharing information and shaping public discussions.
