Govt to distribute DVDs of 'Gandhi' in CBSE-affiliated schools

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 25 2013 | 4:04 AM IST

"In May, the CBSE had requested National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) for CDs/DVDs of landmark films 'Gandhi', 'The making of Mahatma', 'Sardar' and 'Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar' for distribution in schools affiliated to the Board," Minister of State in Information and Broadcasting Ministry S Jagathrakshakan told Rajya Sabha in a written reply.

"Four DVD sets of the above mentioned films are currently under production for sending them to various schools/ colleges/universities/Research Institutions as per the advice of the ministry of Culture," he said.

  

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First Published: Aug 27 2012 | 4:25 PM IST

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