1980-1989

Public Provident Fund

The film highlighting various features of the Public Provident Fund and the benefits its offers to its subscribers.

Babasaheb Ambedkar

A biographical film about Babasaheb Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Constitution of India. Dr. Ambedkar dedicated his life to the cause of the downtrodden. Born of humble parents, Bhimrao the 14th child of an army subedar had his primary schooling in Dapoli in Konkan and at Satara in Maharashtra. Aided by scholarships, brilliant Bhimrao attended college in Bombay. Later he went to Columbia University in New York. He set up his legal practice in Bombay High Court in 1924. As a member of the Bombay Legislative Assembly, an active public career was already in the making.

A Tradition of Honour

The Indian Army has a glorious tradition behind it. It has won battle spurs and honours across three continents. Officers and soldiers of the Indian Army continue to uphold this tradition of honour.

A Story That Grows on You

A savings campaigner cartoon film motivating rural people to save part of their income through the National Savings Scheme(NSS).

A Fair To Remember

A film recording the India International Trade Fair held in New Delhi between November 14 and December 4, 1981.

Pampa

Encouraged by her parents and teachers, Pampa could develop her hobby of drawing and painting. At the age of 14 when she reached the ninth standard she had already won many awards for her talents. Through the story of Pampa, this film underlines the message that there are thousands of young boys and girls in India who can do just as well as Pampa in their chosen fields. But they all need some understanding and encouragement. For instance, Pampa was even asked to design a postage stamp, representing the vitality of youth.

King of The Jungle

Through a conversation among several animals in the jungle,this animation film brings forth the message of family planning.

Chhau Dance of Mayurabhanja

The Film shows Classical Orissa dance equilibrium of rhythm and Drums of Mayer Bhanja.

Bird Strike

Bird strikes pose one of the greatest dangers to air planes. This film advises people to refrain from throwing certain things (e.g. eatables or garbage near air ports)that may attract birds in the vicinity of airports . Flying birds near airports can be highly hazardous, as true experience of some pilots such as Sq. Ldr. Kurivilla proves it.

An Image - S. Sukhdev ( Ek Akar )

A short biographical dealing with the life and work of the legendary documentary film maker - S. Sukhdev, or Sukh as his friends called him. Born on October 1, 1933 at Dehradun, Sukhdev learnt film making from Paul Zill, the noted German documentary film maker who made India his home. Right from his first film Evolution and Races of Man, Sukhdev made his mark. And Miles to Go, After the Eclipse, India 67, and Nine Months to Freedom, a monumental record of the birth of Bangladesh are some of his noted films.

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