A report on the building of the Hirakud Dam, one of the schemes undertaken by the government of India to develop the country’s potential resources. The film illustrates building activity at the actual dam site and the dykes and canals which are being constructed to harness the waters of the Mahanadi River and bring new highways, bridges, rail-line, electricity, thriving townships and prosperity to a valley and its people.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
008776
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Dams
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Dams - Design and Construction
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industries - India
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → India
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Dams
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Dams
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Community development - India
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)