SHILLONG, Jan 10 NNN: The two-day \u2018Uranium Film festival-travelling India\u2019 on Thursday kick started at Magestic Hotel in Shillong organized by the Khasi Students Union (KSU).
\nIn the first day of the festival altogether seven films were showcased.
\nThe festival aims to bridge the gap between experts\u2019 views and independent knowledge of people on nuclear energy.
\nThe two-day film will showcase 14 films which are based on experiences of the people coming in contact with nuclear energy worldwide.
\nSpeaking at the inaugural function, renowned journalist and filmaker Shriprakash said that it is through films that people can decide and analyze on the facts that is taking place and the problems faced by that the people encounter in those mining cite.
\n\u201cShillong was chosen as a place to screen the films and documentaries based on the fact that Meghalaya acquires an important place in the uranium map of the country,\u201d Shriprakash said adding, \u201cUranium is considered as a green and clear energy yet there is a myth linked with this nuclear energy giving rise to various questions and the answers of which has no clear cut dimension.\u201d
\nHe also said that we should learn from experiences of the communities of the past and also from communities who live sustainable lives to take new decision. We cannot simply leave all these issues to technocrats, corporate houses, bureaucrats and politicians.
\nHowever, Chief of the Grand Council John F Kharshiiing said these movies that were screened spread awareness amongst the people so as to get a clear picture of what is actually the danger is when mining such mineral.<\/p>\n\n