Tarun Karthick

Sri Vijaya Puram, 24 October 2025

The three-day Astro-tourism Guide Training Workshop at Shaheed Dweep concluded successfully, bringing together 55 participants from across the Islands’ tourism sector for hands-on learning, experience design, and sustainability-focused training.

Organized by the Directorate of Information, Publicity & Tourism , in collaboration with Open Space Foundation and C-STERC , the workshop aimed to equip youth with skills to promote and develop astro-tourism in the Andamans.

The program began with foundational sessions on astronomy and telescope use , while Day 2 and 3 focused on the business and sustainability aspects of the emerging astro-tourism sector. Participants explored the industry landscape, identified key stakeholders,

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