Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Netflix and India Govt Collaborate on Social Innovators' Stories
Netflix teamed up with the Indian government to make eight short animated films about Indian startups that are doing good things for society.
These films were made by students from different universities in India.
The project trained 26 students, many from smaller cities, and gave them the chance to work with experts.
There was also a special song performed by students at the end.
Important people from the government and Netflix talked about how this project shows the power of storytelling and innovation.
You can watch all the films on Netflix India’s YouTube channel.
Netflix collaborated with the Indian government to create 8 animated films about Indian social innovators.
The films were made by students from universities like NID, Chitkara University, and Satyajit Ray Institute.
26 students, many from tier-2 cities, were trained and mentored by industry experts.
The project included an original anthem performed by students from the Shankar Mahadevan Academy.
All 8 films are available on Netflix India’s YouTube channel.
- Who
- Netflix, Government of India, Indian startups, university students
- What
- Collaboration to create 8 animated films about Indian social innovators
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- India
- Why
- To highlight social innovation and provide creative experience to students
- Partners
- Netflix, Government of India, Principal Scientific Adviser, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
- Project Name
- Inspiring Innovators – Naye Bharat Ki Nayi Pehchaaan
- Number of Films
- 8
- Involved Universities
- National Institute of Design, Chitkara University, Satyajit Ray Institute of Film and Television
- Students Trained
- 26
- Voiceover Collaboration
- Netflix’s Voicebox, National Film Development Corporation (NFDC)
- Event Highlight
- Original anthem by Shankar Mahadevan Academy students
- Film Availability
- Netflix India’s YouTube channel
Sources
Netflix teams up with govt to tell stories of 8 Indian social innovators
Netflix changing a lot, understood kind of content India wants, says I&B Secretary Sanjay Jaju - Telegraph India
