1970-1979

Drought Prone Area Programme

The film describing the new strategy that aims at improving the living conditions of the people in drought prone areas. This strategy is a multi-disciplinary programme in agriculture and its allied sectors including livestock, fisheries and forestry.

Friendship for Peace and Progress

The film about the Indo-Soviet friendship that has given India several industrial projects either through joint-ventures or aid, such as Brauni Refinery in Bihar, Bhilai and Bokaro still plants etc. Around 70 industrial projects had been set up with Soviet technical and economic collaboration. Power projects set up with the Soviet assistance accounted for 20% of the total power generation in the country. The Suratgarh farm in the heart of the Rajasthan desert was India's first major mechanised state farm which emerged through Indo-Soviet co-operation.

A Day With Beggars

The film campaigning against beggary, a social evil. We spend Rs.10.1 million every day or Rs.3910 million every year. Society should, as this film advocates, evolve ways to prevent beggary as this evil cannot be eradicated by laws only, though many states have passed a law against beggary.

Skin in The Bin

A campaigner for keeping the city clean. Through wit and humour, it portrays the typical problems faced by a city-dweller, whenever he moves around through filthy surroundings. It stresses the necessity of throwing garbage and waste into the bins and boxes provided and maintain cleanliness.

New Rhythms in Nagaland

Formerly a part of Assam, the Naga Hills and Tuensang Division became a full-fledged state of Nagaland of the Indian union in 1963. In the first ten years of statehood, Nagaland has moved forward steadily to join the mainstream of national progress.

Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay - A Tribute to Her Life and Work

I left the highway of politics to step into the sideline of constructive work. Fieldwork with the artisans, the artists, those who create and produce that mankind may live and grow, no ton bread alone, but on things of beauty which uplift and raise us above the petty things of everyday life," said Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay. Born on April 3, 1903 in Mangalore, Kamala came in contact with the poet-actor Harindranath in Madras. They felling love and got married in 1919. Covering interviews with Kamaladevi herself, this film draws an interesting sketch of her life and work.

In Rural India

The New Economic Programme aimed at providing economic and social justice to the rural poor. Rigorous implementation of land ceiling laws made available surplus land for distribution to the landless peasants. Minimum wages were upgraded to benefit the poor. Moratorium on rural debts brought immediate relief to millions living in rural areas. The new economic programme introduced several schemes to help the poor live a dignified life.

Destination Bombay

A short tourism promotion film on the city of Bombay, the Gateway of India. The film introduces to the viewer the kind of facilities which Bombay offers such as its hotels, its shopping centres, its night life, beaches, etc., while describing at length the history of the Elephanta caves.

Care of The Ear

The human ear needs to be protected from all physical injuries and infections. Infection of the internal ear can cause deafness, vomiting or vertigo. While cautioning people against taking recourse to strange home remedies or consulting quacks, this film shows care of the ear is taken scientifically. It also warns against the harmful noise pollution.

K. D. Singh ( Babu )

This short film gives an account of the outstanding achievements in the field of hockey by Shri. Babu and presents a few glimpses of his personal life.

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