Stebbins, R. 1963 56 Asian Trips New Delhi Jan. 16 These follow some of his points: The NIAE is a central government organization that turns people for subsidizing state units. The latter are supervised and financed by the state governments. NIAE started in 1956, but has only really been active over the last 2 years. Most educational films distributed are imported, however film strips are easily adapted. The Institute contains the largest audio-visual library in India. It has accumulated 7-8000 films. Most home made films are of mass media type. Most schools want films in regional languages, at least at the elementary grade level. The higher income groups, howerver, want films in English. The primary schools tend to be run by government agencies. Tal pointed out there was no use in putting out films in great quantities until more schools have adequate projection equipment & facilities. Nedia Institute concentrates on charts and booklets which it mass produces. They also stress training of teachers to use audio-visual media. Teachings are brought to the Instituts for a short term course of 3 months. They are given an allowance in addition