Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov. 2: The Department of Tourism, A&N Administration, in association with the Indian Institute of Photography (IIP), Noida, successfully concluded a comprehensive 8-day Training and Certification Programme under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Scheme. Held from October 26 to November 2, 2026, at Sri Vijaya Puram, the program aimed to empower local youth with industry-relevant creative and technical skills.
The intensive course covered a wide spectrum of visual arts and technology, including Photography, Videography, Drone Imaging, Camera Handling, and Post-Production. Participants also received specialized training in niche disciplines such as Underwater Photography and Astro-Photography. The sessions were conducted by expert faculty members from IIP Noida, Ms. Garima Chaudhary and Shri Aasif Khan.
Speaking at the valedictory session, Director of Tourism, Ms. Akanchha Singh, briefed the aspirants on the immense potential of tourism in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and highlighted how photography can open up sustainable livelihood opportunities. She informed attendees that under the RAMP scheme, the Department will be organizing continuous skill-development programs to enhance employability and improve self-reliance among local communities.
Highlighting the program’s reach, Ms. Akanchha Singh shared that photography training workshops are also being rolled out across different locations in the Islands, including Swaraj Dweep and Shaheed Dweep.
Furthermore, the Director announced upcoming RAMP-sponsored training programs covering diverse domain areas such as homestay operations, culinary skills, professional chef training, cab operations, and boat & adventure sports management. She motivated the youth to actively participate in these initiatives to upskill themselves. She also requested the aspirants to spread the word among friends and relatives who might miss newspaper announcements, encouraging them to stay informed and take full advantage of these Government-backed opportunities.
The valedictory session concluded with the distribution of certificates to the participants who successfully completed the 8-day training program.