Arya Chitra

Leader of youth photography education: Arya Chitra is the General Manager of the Youth And Kids Program (Nikon Youth School / Nikon Kids Photo Club), a program started in 2015 that provides structured photography learning—after-school sessions, school camps, photo walks and exhibitions—targeted at children and teenagers across the MENA region and India. youthschoolprogram+2

Experienced workshop instructor and public speaker: She regularly runs hands-on workshops and festival sessions (for example World Art Dubai, SIFF and Club FM Carnival) teaching camera basics, lighting, and creative techniques to young audiences. nikonschool-ae+2

Photographer with purpose-driven projects: In addition to youth education, she produces personal photographic work and series—such as The Widows of Vrindavan—demonstrating interests in purposeful photography and documentary-style projects. facebook

Technical and academic background in biomedical engineering: Her listed education includes a BE in Biomedical from the University of Mumbai (2000–2004), a background she references in program biographies. rocketreach+1

Active community-facing practitioner: She engages with community and inclusive initiatives (workshops for children of determination and collaborations with schools/NGOs) and publishes program materials and leaflets to enable registrations and outreach. wsimg+1