India’s first astro guide training program completed, many got a job internship opportunity. The first group had 32 participants who underwent training, which included subjects such as astronomy. Many participants received job and internship opportunities. This initiative will promote community tourism. State Bureau, Dehradun. Starscapes launched India’s first Astro-Tourist Guides Skill Development Program in collaboration with Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board and Tourism and Hospitality Skill Board. In the first group, 32 participants took part and received training in subjects such as astronomy, telescope operations, hospitality services and community tourism. Participants from different parts of Uttarakhand participated in the training, in which women actively participated. Remove Ads Read Only News After the training, many participants found employment opportunities, while others were given the opportunity to gain practical experience under the internship program. Ramashish Ray, founder of Starscapes, said that this initiative will be a milestone in community tourism and dark sky conservation. Poonam Chand, Additional Director, Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board, said that the success of the Dehradun batch will lay a strong foundation for expanding the program across the state. In the coming time, this training will also be organized in other districts. Starscapes, India’s leading astronomical experience-based company, promotes sustainable astronomical exploration through observatories, educational programs and community engagement.
India’s first astro-guide training program completed, many got job-internship opportunities – India’s first astro-tourism guide program launched in Uttarakhand
