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HP Governor lauds film 'Crossings' for spreading climate change awareness among children

Shimla, Dec 15 (UNI) After watching the children’s film “Crossings” at Lok Bhavan today, HP Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla lauded the film for effectively spreading awareness on climate change and environmental protection among children.
He appreciated National Film Award-winning Filmmaker Vivek Mohan for presenting a sensitive and impactful message through the film, which highlights how human actions can lead to natural disasters and underlines the importance of conserving nature for future generations.
Mohan, who belongs to Shimla, shared that “Crossings” is a short film inspired by two real-life incidents. The film highlights the issues of global warming and climate change. He said that the film carries forward the message earlier shown in his film 'For Whom the Jingle Bells Toll'.
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