OREANDA-NEWS. November 7, 2011. Tata Interactive Systems (TIS), the pioneer and global leader in e-learning and simulations, has supported Ramakrishna Mission in conducting a large number of value education programmes in educational institutions globally by developing short animation films. These were released on the occasion of the150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekanand, on October 23, 2011, by Ramakrishna Mission, New Delhi, under the 'Awakening India' initiative.

These short animation film series are based on fundamental messages by Swami Vivekanand to his followers. The first set of five animation films, produced by TIS, were released in the function by Ajay Maken, union minister of state (independent charge), women and child development.

“It is a pleasure working with the TIS team. They are knowledgeable, committed and cooperative," said Swami Shantatmananda, secretary, Ramakrishna Mission, New Delhi. The animation films are based on the life and teachings of Swami Vivekanand developed in language and context that children understand and appreciate. The company in the past has also developed series of Indian mythological stories televised on Cartoon Network. It has an in-house animation studio with technical, creative and production capabilities to deliver large projects and prove their animation capabilities.

“It’s been an excellent experience for our team to work on these animations. We hope that these series will inspire the youth to internalise and follow the teachings of Swami Vivekanand in their daily life," said Manisha Mohan, senior vice president, animation, Tata Interactive Systems.