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Government Forms Committee to Study Music Royalty and Copyright Issues

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The government has established a five-member committee to investigate disputes, complaints, and systemic problems concerning music royalty, copyright, and intellectual property. The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation formed the committee, led by Laxman Bidari, following attention from the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers.

  • The committee is mandated to submit a report with recommendations within 10 days of its formation.
  • Key issues to be studied include intellectual property theft, copyright infringement, and unauthorized use of music in digital and physical media.
  • The committee includes representatives from the Department of Information and Broadcasting, Nepal Copyright Office, and the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation.
  • Nirmala Neupane will serve as the Member Secretary of the committee.

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