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Indian Army's New Mission: Training Youth in Photography at GDC Banihal

The Indian Army has launched a photography training initiative at Government Degree College in Banihal. This 8-day course is designed to equip local youth with creative and technical camera skills. Professional photographers are teaching everything from basic operations to advanced composition and lighting. The army believes this training can open up viable career paths and promote financial independence in the region.

Key Points: Indian Army Photography Course for Youth at GDC Banihal

  • Professional photographers teach camera operations and videography fundamentals
  • Course covers composition, lenses, lighting, and practical photography skills
  • Army highlights photography as a career with strong financial prospects
  • Event saw high student engagement with access to various cameras and equipment
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Indian Army introduces photography training course for youth at GDC Banihal

The Indian Army launches an 8-day photography training course at GDC Banihal, teaching youth camera skills for creative careers and financial independence.

"It is a good initiative to help people learn new skills and become self-dependent... - Mohd Rafiq, Professional Photographer"

Ramban, December 18

The Indian Army organised a photography cadre at Government Degree College, Banihal, Ramban on Thursday to promote creative & technical skills among youth.

At the inaugural-cum-induction session at GDC, professional photographers briefed students on camera operations and the scope of photography and videography.

The course aims to impart photography and videography knowledge to young adults and prepare them for a career that the army believes offers strong prospects. The course structure involves lessons on: fundamental and practical photography, composition, lenses, aperture, depth of field, ISO, lighting, and other camera operations etc. At the end of the course, the students will be allowed to operate a camera themselves.

Mohd Rafiq highlighted the path to becoming a wildlife photographer, like himself. Speaking to ANI, he said, "... It is a course for beginners that will be conducted here over 8 days. The Rashtriya Rifles have organised this. It is a good initiative to help people learn new skills and become self-dependent..."

The Army officials also highlighted the prospects of photography as a career and the importance of training youth in this field. They asserted their confidence in the youth of the valley to become financially independent through this course.

"It is an interesting opportunity provided by the Indian army to teach us photography. I am intrigued to see what lies ahead. I am also thankful to the Indian army for starting this course for us," a student who attended the session told ANI.

The course venue, GDC Banihal, was donned with various types of cameras, lens, tripods and other necessary equipments that the students will have access to. The event saw a large footfall, showcasing engagement and enthusiasm of the youth in the valley.

- ANI

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Priya S
Wonderful to see the army engaging with youth through creative avenues. This builds a positive connection beyond just security. The students getting hands-on experience with professional equipment is a huge plus. Hope they follow up with more advanced modules or connections to the media industry.
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Rohit P
A very practical step. With social media and content creation booming, these skills are directly linked to earning potential. The army showing confidence in the valley's youth is the key message here. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
As someone who works in media, I think this is brilliant. The course structure covering fundamentals like aperture and ISO is solid. My only respectful critique would be to ensure the 8-day course has a strong practical component and perhaps a digital portfolio building session at the end for the students.
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Vikram M
This is nation-building in the truest sense. Empowering youth with skills for financial independence is the best way forward for any region. The large footfall shows the hunger for such opportunities. Kudos to the Rashtriya Rifles unit for organising this. More colleges should tie up with armed forces for such workshops.
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Kavya N
What a positive story! The scenic beauty of places like Banihal itself is a fantastic subject for budding photographers. This initiative can help youth document and promote their own culture and landscape. A win-win for skill development and regional pride. 😊

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