Mumbai September 20, 2025: Nikon India has announced its support for the Youth India Programme as an official equipment partner, aiming to nurture creativity and build future-ready skills among students. The initiative, led by Arya Chitra, General Manager of the Youth Global Program, will provide structured exposure to visual media through training in photography, videography, digital storytelling, and media ethics.
The programme has been launched across schools and universities, with plans to reach 20 institutions in the current financial year. Highlights include skill development workshops, Nikon-led projects and excursions, and the creation of Media Labs in schools equipped with Nikon cameras and media kits. The initiative also seeks to give students early career exposure to fields such as journalism, media, and content creation.
“At Nikon India, we firmly believe that early skilling is critical to preparing a future-ready generation. We support initiative of knowledge sharing with students from Schools and Colleges, which encourages creativity, experiential learning, and career preparedness. Through the Youth India Programme, we are enabling students to gain industry-relevant skills,” said Mr. Sajjan Kumar, Managing Director, Nikon India.
As part of its rollout, the programme has partnered with leading educational institutions, beginning with the Global Indian International School (GIIS) under the Global Schools Group.
“The Youth Programme is more than just photography/videography—it’s a movement of youth empowerment through creativity and purpose. Through storytelling, visual expression, and digital media, young Indians are finding their voice—and that voice is powerful,” said Arya Chitra, General Manager, Youth Global Program.
