Shows how kans grass, a deep-rooted weed, has been spreading through the central plains of India, choking food crops. Shows how the Indian Government received aid from the World Bank, and the arrival in 1949 of 300 tractors purchased with the loan. These are shown as they plough deep to uproot the weed, and as they are turned to other uses such as clearing scrub and rain forests. Includes glimpses of Indian peasants celebrating at their harvest festival.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
321661
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → India - Rural conditions
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → International agencies
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Weed control
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → India - Rural conditions
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → International agencies
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Weed control
Documentary → Documentary films - United Nations
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Economic assistance
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → India - Social conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → International agencies
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)