Vinod Agrahari - Digital Media &
AI Communication Expert
A highly accomplished and passionate media professional with over two decades of extensive experience, Vinod Agrahari brings a deep understanding of the evolving media landscape. His career spans various critical domains, including incisive journalism, strategic corporate communications, impactful public relations, and innovative digital media strategies, AI tools, prompt engineering, international trainings and workshops. This diverse background has equipped him with a unique skill set to navigate complex communication challenges effectively.
Currently, Vinod holds a pivotal role as the National Media Manager at the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), a flagship initiative of the Government of India. In this capacity, he is instrumental in shaping communication strategies that amplify the mission's objectives and impact, leveraging his expertise to bridge the gap between policy and public understanding. His work focuses on harnessing the power of digital platforms to disseminate information and engage stakeholders across the nation.
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Professional Summary
Media Experience
From Principal Correspondent at Zee News to National Media Manager at DAY-NRLM, with expertise in journalism, PR, and strategic communications.
Communication Skills
Specializing in strategic communications, content strategy, AI tools, and training in both internal and mass communications.
Current Role
National Media Manager
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)
February 2025 - Present (7 months)
New Delhi, India
Previous Role
Senior Manager, Media & Public Relations
Goods And Services Tax Network
October 2019 - February 2025 (5 years 5 months)
Government Experience
1
Ircon International Ltd.
Consultant/Public Relations (P.R.O.)
March 2018 - October 2019 (1 year 8 months)
2
DFCCIL
Consultant/Corporate Communications
May 2015 - March 2018 (2 years 11 months)
Handled PAN India PR team, internal/external communications, social media, press conferences, and publicity materials.
Media Career Highlights
Zee News
Principal Correspondent (2004-2012)
Covered railways, metro, aviation, infrastructure, education, sports and health on India's largest TV news network.
ICON Communications
Creative Head (2012-2015)
Produced short films, documentaries, corporate movies, and provided media consulting services.
Award Nominations & Recognition
  • Nominated for CNN Young Journalist Award, 2007
  • Nominated for Indian Television Academy Awards, 2009
  • Selected by United Nations for exclusive training program for South Asian Journalists on Homosexuality and HIV in Colombo, 2009

Recognized for excellence in journalism and specialized reporting on sensitive social issues.
Notable Coverage & Impact
1
Ticket Mafia in Railways
Special program exposing Reservation Mafia. Impact: Railways introduced new rules for Tatkal Reservation.
2
Anna Hazare's Anti-Graft Agitation
First to anticipate the movement's impact. Covered every aspect of what became the biggest political issue in 2011.
3
Commonwealth Games 2010
Exposed numerous scams in CWG projects. Impact: CAG report later confirmed many of these findings.
Humanitarian Reporting
The Real Rakshabandhan
Special Prime Time program about a young man struggling for his sister's treatment. The live program raised Rs. 3 lac, making surgery possible. This program was nominated for CNN Awards.
Mayapuri Radiation
Breaking news of radiation incident that became an international issue. First to report with exclusive visuals. Impact: Government issued new guidelines for disposal of radioactive waste.
Education & Training
Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi
PG Diploma in Mass Communication, Print and Electronic Media (2002-2003)
DDU Gorakhpur University
Master of Commerce, Accounting and Finance (2000-2002)
United Nations Development Programme
Exclusive training program for South Asian Journalists in Colombo, Sri Lanka (2009)
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