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India's 'new deal' for the poor

A report on life in India's northern state of Rajistan and attempts to help the rural poor. The Indian Government's rural employment guarantee scheme is giving rights to the poor, giving 100 days employment, and a minimum wage.

Picture: Indian farmer, Credit: Getty Images

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