1970-1979

Thunder of Freedom

This film shows how the country was beset with the problems such as communal riots and violence prior to the proclamation of the Emergency and how things have changed for the better during Emergency.

The World of Sound - Hello Vadiraj

The film shows how the early detection of speech and hearing defects and its treatment can help the handicapped to overcome their defects and pave way for their integration with the normal people.

The Other Front

The film try to portray that increase in prices cannot be justified whether it is peace-time or war-time so long as there is a steady supply of the essential commodities. The film shows bumper crops, stocked grains, storage of kerosene and petrol and sugar. The film concludes by showing a market place and warns the public not to indulge in excessive purchase which would encourage profiteers to hoard the essential and create artificial scarcity.

The Harijan

This is an effective documentary on the most sensitive problems of untouched ability. The central character of the film is a Harijan. The various problems of Harijans have been effectively brought out. However, efforts are being made to establish equality and wipe out this social injustice. The main character comes out with assertion and positive attitude towards the main stream of the country.

Symphony of Progress

The film shows briefly India's achievements during the 25 years of its Independence.

My Son - Better Than Me

The end of the Portuguese rule in Dadra Nagar Haveli in 1954 was the beginning of a new era for the people living in this small territory in south Gujarat. The film tells the story how the life of a progressive farmer changed as a result of Government help by way of loans for agricultural purpose. The film highlights the facts that unless the people themselves face the realities and work for a better future, any amount of Govt. help and assistance will not help improve the condition of anyone in the country.

NR1409

"1. PRESIDENT'S GOOD WILL VISIT: Brioni, Yugoslavia. President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed and Begum Abida Ahmed are welcomed by President and Madame Tito. Indian President receives an honorary degree of Doctor of Law from the University of Pristina.
2. A NEW DEAL: Gandhi Jayanti day marks a new beginning for the weaker section of society. Some 10,000 people from 78 villages in Hyderabad Dist. and slum dwellers from the twin cities receive house site 'pattas'.
3. NEWS AROUND THE COUNTRY :( a) CONFERENCES OF CHANCELLORS & PRINCIPALS

Diary on Bangladesh (INR)

This film on Bangladesh has been made from the many Indian News Reviews produced by the Films Division. Included in this film are the atrocities committed by the West Pakistani army on innocent civilians of the then East Pakistan, the mass exodus, the imprisonment of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the declaration of independent Bangladesh.

An Avergreen Story ( Kahani Har Jamane Ki) Based on Panchtantra

Based on a Panchtantra tale, this film shows how a cry of a child can make a noble soul, still nobler.

A True Report

This short documentary film shows in a very simple manner the 1969 harvest of paddy crop in the State of West Bengal, where it was are cord harvest - 63.50lakh tonnes, the biggest rice contribution to the National Food Basket.

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