India as a land of young, exciting ideas on democracy, outgrowing its ancient patterns of caste and custom. How programs in agriculture, industry and education are geared to raise the nation’s standard of living. The reasons for the present views of Indian people, their changing attitudes and their hopes for the future. The US Ambassador to India, Mr Chester Bowles, is seen talking to the Indian Prime Minister, Mr Nehru, and discussing the village development program with a young government worker; the economic race between democratic India and Communist China; the legacy of Ghandi; and concludes with three men active in Indian government and public affairs giving their views on India’s problems and reaffirming their faith in democratic methods for their solution.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
311912
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → India - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → India - Social life and customs
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Democracy
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → India - Economic conditions
History → India - Civilization
History → Nehru, Jawaharlal, 1889-1964
People → Nehru, Jawaharlal, 1889-1964
Television → Television programs
Television → Television programs → Television programs - United States
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)