India’s army trains youth in Jammu and Kashmir in photography to boost skills and job prospects.

On December 18, 2025, the Indian Army’s Rashtriya Rifles launched an eight-day photography training course at Government Degree College in Banihal, Jammu and Kashmir, targeting local youth. The program, aimed at building technical and creative skills, covered camera operations, composition, lighting, exposure settings, lenses, and videography. Professional photographers led sessions with hands-on practice using provided equipment. Officials highlighted growing career opportunities in the field, while students welcomed the initiative as a path to self-reliance and new employment prospects.