National Geographic adds cultural series ‘Colours of India’
11 Aug 2010
TERI and the Surabhi Foundation have come together to launch 'Colours of India', a series depicting the rich heritage of India that will be aired on the National Geographic channel network.
The project is part of the corporate social responsibility initiative by ONGC.
R S Sharma, chairman, ONGC, said about the initiative, "ONGC hopes to inspire the viewers, particularly the youth, to celebrate India's rich heritage. The films will disseminate knowledge on environment, protection of monuments and our rich cultural roots.''
The series was officially launched by union minister for petroleum and natural gas Murli Deora, who released the first DVD copy of the films.
The 40-minute documentaries, available in English and Hindi, aim to inspire the youth of the country to conserve and celebrate the national heritage.
The series has four stories that bring together different aspects of India; from the forts of Jaisalmer to the sacred forests of north-east and from the homes of 'Tai Ahom' kings to a city that was, as myths go, carved out of stone - Warangal.
