KATHMANDU: A 30-day Photography and Photo-Video Journalism Training jointly organised by Kathmandu Metropolitan City and the Film Development Board has concluded with 35 participants completing the programme.
The training was conducted under the city’s employment, income growth, and Creative City initiatives. Participants received practical instruction in photography, camera operation, photo and video journalism, editing, visual storytelling, news presentation, and filmmaking-related skills.
Acting Mayor Sunita Dangol said the programme was designed to help participants turn their skills into employment or self-employment opportunities. She also encouraged them to use visual storytelling to promote the capital’s cultural, historical, and tourism sites.
Film Development Board Chairman Dinesh Raj Dahal said similar practical training programmes would continue to strengthen the professional skills of journalists, photojournalists, and creative workers.
At the closing ceremony, all 35 participants received certificates, while trainers were presented with letters of appreciation. Nepal’s first film still photographer, Manjul Kumar Shrestha, and senior film poster designer Sundar Shrestha were also honoured with cash awards of NPR 35,000 each.
Organisers said the programme aims to produce skilled creative professionals while supporting youth employment and promoting Nepal’s cultural heritage through photography and visual media.
