EMRC Director
RAJ CHAWLA
Director(I/C)
Raj Chawla is a Senior Journalist and the Director I/C at the Educational Multimedia Research Centre in Ahmedabad, affiliated with UGC-CEC and the Ministry of Education. He also serves as the Channel Coordinator for ‘Kautilya (कौटिल्य)’ SWAYAM PRABHA, and the Academic Coordinator for SWAYAM PRABHA under UGC-CEC. In addition, he is a Professor of Practice at the Centre for Professional Courses at Gujarat University.
With over 27 years of experience, Mr.Chawla has worked as a TV Journalist, Anchor, Producer, and Writer. He has held senior editorial positions with several prominent news channels, including AAJTAK, Zee News, Rajya Sabha TV, and News World India. After mid-2016, he transitioned to consultancy, working with various media organizations, including a Delhi-based think tank, and contributing to 'Panchjanya'. His extensive media career also includes a role as Senior Editor and Media Consultant for the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India.
Mr.Chawla was empaneled with All India Radio as a newsreader, delivering over 700 live bulletins. He has produced more than 50 documentaries on social issues, particularly focusing on government welfare schemes. Mr.Chawla has also been a key member of the organizing team for the Chitra Bharati Film Festival, contributing to its editions in 2018 (Delhi), 2020 (Ahmedabad), 2022 (Bhopal), and 2024 (Panchkula). He has written articles for leading national Hindi dailies such as Amar Ujala, Rashtriya Sahara, Swatantra Bharat, and the weekly magazine ‘Panchjanya’ on a wide range of topics.
Academically, Mr.Chawla has made significant contributions as a visiting faculty and expert at various prestigious institutions, including Delhi University, IIMC (Delhi), Jamia Millia Islamia (Delhi), Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication (Bhopal), and Chaudhary Ranbir Singh University (Jind). He has also been an industry expert in numerous workshops and conferences, including those organized by the Centre for Professional Development in Higher Education (UGC-HRDC) and Subharati University (Meerut).
In 2023, Mr.Chawla was recognized as an eminent alumnus of the University of Delhi during the university's centenary celebrations, with his profile displayed on the Wall of Fame. He also led the production team for the President award-winning show ‘Ab ke baras Mohe Bitiya hi Kijo’ for the channel News World India in 2016. Mr.Chawla holds a Master’s degree in Journalism & Mass Communication and is a resident of Delhi.
